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‘New traditionalist’ designer of churches James McCrery has been chosen for the new project.
President Donald Trump has commissioned architect James McCrery — a prominent figure in the revival of classical architecture and a designer of some of the most beautiful “new traditional” Catholic churches in the United States — to design a new White House ballroom.
The White House announced plans last week for the construction of a 90,000-square-foot building, with a seating capacity of 650 people. The current East Room can only accommodate 200 guests.
The selection of McCrery Architects as lead designers for the project and the accompanying architectural renderings offers a clear signal of the project’s stylistic direction. The firm is “well-known for their classical architectural design,” the release noted.
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Catholic Architect Selected as Designer of White House Ballroom
‘New traditionalist’ designer of churches James McCrery has been chosen for the new project.
