Overview
- The new addition adjacent to the East Wing will triple event seating from 200 to 650 guests and eliminate the need for outdoor tents
- President Trump and unspecified private donors will cover the project’s $200 million cost, sidestepping congressional appropriations
- McCrery Architects is leading the design with Clark Construction handling the build and AECOM in charge of engineering
- Offices in the current East Wing, including those of the first lady, will be temporarily relocated as the wing undergoes modernization
- Consultations with the National Park Service and Secret Service aim to ensure the addition respects the White House’s historical architecture and security needs