Trump, D.C. architecture and Government Buildings

Classical Architecture Mandate for Federal Buildings is Back on the Table as Trump Returns to the West Wing
Modern architecture in D.C. has a rough road ahead as staunch traditionalists retake power in the nation’s capital.
Trump Reinstates Executive Order Mandating ‘Classical' Architecture for Government Buildings
When it was first introduced in 2020, the order was read as an attempt to keep Brutalism and Deconstructivism out of state buildings.
Trump reissues demand for classical federal architecture
President Trump wants to make federal buildings adhere to traditional design styles — reigniting his beef with D.C.'s architecture. Why it matters: This comes as Trump has mandated that government employees return to the office full time,
Architects denounce Trump's call for ‘traditional and classical’ architecture
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) has criticised an executive order signed by the new president, claiming his plans could harm local communities
Trump reinstates classical architecture demand for federal buildings
Trump issued an executive order promoting a classical style for federal buildings. He had issued a similar order in 2020 but the measure was repealed by Biden.
Trump signs order mandating classical design for new federal buildings
Donald Trump has demanded all new federal public buildings respect ‘traditional and classical architectural heritage’ as one of his first moves as the new US president
Trump order revives push for classical federal architecture
An executive order issued by President Donald Trump revives his push for classical architecture in federal buildings.
Trump issues memo promoting ‘beautiful’ federal architecture
The order continues a quest President Donald Trump began during his first term to ensure federal buildings aren't just functional, but have a traditional style of architecture.
Trump orders GSA to advance ‘beautiful’ federal buildings
The American Institute of Architects expressed concern over the change, which mirrors a move the president made in the final days of his first term.
AIA "extremely concerned" about Trump classical architecture executive order
The American Institute of Architects has denounced an executive order signed by president Donald Trump that aims to promote classical architecture, saying it would "stifle innovation". The American Institute of Architects (AIA) issued a press release decrying the president's executive order,
Trump can’t shake the real estate developer inside him
From his fixation on making Federal buildings 'beautiful' to his comments on rebuilding Gaza, Trump can't help but try to ...
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Trump administration issues executive order to promote “beautiful federal civic architecture,” among other directives
The General Services Administration (GSA) now has sixty days to deliver recommendations to President Trump for “promoting ...
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Will all new federal buildings look like ancient Rome now? Not quite.
Among his day one actions, President Trump is reviving his first-term efforts to promote classical architecture for federal ...