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The president of USA, Donald Trumprevealed this Thursday (31/7) an ambitious project: the construction of a new and imposing ballroom in White house. The proposal was presented by the press secretary, Karoline Leavittat an official press conference, and later confirmed in a government statement.
Trump takes money out of his own pocket to build a party room at the White House – Reproduction/X
Construction details and objectives
According to the document, the construction is scheduled to start in September this year and will have an estimated cost of US $ 200 millionthe equivalent of more than R $ 1.1 billion in the current price. The work will be funded by resources from the US President, as well as donors’ contributions. The innovative project was also released, displaying images of the new space that promises to transform the dynamics of events into the heart of American power.
The new ballroom will occupy an area of approximately 8,400 square meters and will be able to receive 650 guests sitting at formal dinners, more than triple of the current capacity of the White House East Hallwhich accommodates 200 people.
In the official justification released by the White housethe government states: “The White house It is one of the most beautiful and historical buildings in the world, but currently cannot host major events in honor of world leaders and other countries without having to install a large and ugly tent approximately 90 meters from the main entrance of the building. ”
With the new space, the president intends to eliminate the need for temporary structures for official ceremonies, creating a permanent and luxurious alternative within the presidential complex. The hall will be built in Ala Lestean area outside the main building of the White housewhich will undergo structural modifications to the accommodation of the new building.
With the implementation of the project, the offices of the First Lady team, Melania Trumpcurrently located in Ala Lestewill be transferred to another sector of the complex. The measure signals a significant change in the layout traditional presidential residence and reinforces the desire for Trump to leave a physical and symbolic mark in your mandate.
Source: Metropolis
Written by Contilnet.
