Since the demolition of the White House’s East Wing back in October of 2025 to make way for a new state ballroom, construction is reportedly” on budget and ahead of schedule”, according to President Donald Trump, who also shared two new official renderings of what the new White House East Wing is to look like upon its completion.
Despite remaining “on budget”, the construction of the new state ballroom is now expected to cost around $400 million, and even though the project is funded entirely by private donors, the expected cost is roughly double its originally projected $200 million price tag.
New official White House State Ballroom renderings
What we know about the new White House State Ballroom
The new White House State Ballroom will replace the White House’s East Wing, which was demolished back in October of last year.
Here are some things that we know about the newest addition to one of the world’s most iconic buildings:
- Construction is expected to be completed by 2028
- The finalized design for the ballroom will be a total of 90,000 square feet
- The expected capacity for the ballroom is around 900 people, a major increase from the 200-person limit of the original East Wing.