President Donald Trump’s plan to add a grand ballroom to the White House has advanced with updated designs showing the new structure would match the height of the historic main residence.

The revised plans indicate elevations comparable to the existing mansion, marking a notable shift from earlier concepts that envisioned a lower-profile addition.

The proposed ballroom is intended to address long-standing logistical challenges for state dinners and major diplomatic events, which have traditionally relied on temporary structures erected on the South Lawn.

The new facility would provide a permanent, purpose-built venue capable of hosting large gatherings while maintaining architectural continuity with the rest of the White House complex.

According to officials involved in the planning process, the ballroom would be constructed on the site of the former East Wing, which has already been cleared.

The project is being presented as privately funded, with the administration stressing that it would not rely on taxpayer money.

Supporters argue the initiative reflects practical leadership and a commitment to enhancing the functionality of one of the world’s most important public buildings.

The proposal has nevertheless attracted scrutiny from preservation advocates and local planners, who are closely examining the implications of a structure equal in height to the White House itself.

Oversight bodies continue to review the plans as discussions proceed over how to balance modernization with the preservation of the building’s historic character.