President Donald Trump has hired a new lead architect for his $300 million White House ballroom renovation, according to a White House official on Thursday.
Shalom Baranes, who has left his mark already on Washington’s architectural landscape, will take over the central role, as James McCrery, the former lead, now moves into a consulting role.
“As we begin to transition into the next stage of development on the White House ballroom, the administration is excited to share that the highly talented Shalom Baranes has joined the team of experts to carry out President Trump’s vision on building what will be the greatest addition to the White House since the Oval Office,” White House spokesman Davis Ingle said….
Trump Hires New Architect for White House Ballroom
