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White House spokesman Davis Ingle described the shift to a new architect as necessary as the project transitions into the next stage of development.
Quote, the administration is excited to share that the highly talented Shalom Baranis has joined the team of experts to carry out President Trump's vision.
Trump has taken a very active role in the ballroom.
Baranis has long worked in the nation's capital, including on high-profile projects like rebuilding the Pentagon after 9-11.
Since the president's ballroom project was announced in late July, his ambitions have grown to a $300 million budget and a much larger seating capacity.
White House spokesman Davis Ingle described the shift to a new architect as necessary as the project transitions into the next stage of development.
Quote, the administration is excited to share that the highly talented Shalom Baranis has joined the team of experts to carry out President Trump's vision.
Trump has taken a very active role in the ballroom.
Baranis has long worked in the nation's capital, including on high profile projects like rebuilding the Pentagon after 9-11.
Tours used to start in the East Wing, but it was demolished to make way for President Trump's ballroom project.
The tour now sticks to the state floor of the main residence.
The theme is Home is Where the Heart Is, and the official White House Christmas tree features gold stars to honor families who lost a loved one in active duty military service.
Nicholas Clemens works for the First Lady.
There's also a 6,000-piece Lego portrait of President Trump and another one of George Washington.
Tamara Keith, NPR News, the White House.
There's the Rose Garden, now more of a patio.
The Oval Office, gilded from floor to ceiling.
Trump's planned $300 billion ballroom.