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Trump administration announces White House ballroom designed by McCrery Architects
The proposed 90,000 sq ft addition would replace the existing East Wing and is intended to increase capacity for state events
The Trump administration has announced plans for a major new addition to the White House complex: a 90,000 sq ft state ballroom intended to host large-scale events and official functions. Washington DC-based McCrery Architects has been appointed as lead architect, with engineering firm AECOM also named to the team.
The project, scheduled to begin in September 2025, is described by the White House as a response to long-standing constraints on the building’s capacity to host large-scale events. The new facility is intended to seat 650 guests, significantly exceeding the 200-person seated capacity of the existing East Room.
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