The White House May Impose Classical Style on Federal Buildings

In 2020, there was a proposal known as the “Making Federal Buildings Beautiful Again” executive order, which aimed to ban modern architecture in federal buildings. Although President Trump did not sign this order, discussions around architectural preferences for federal structures continued. The debate centered on whether to adhere strictly to neoclassical designs or embrace a broader range of architectural styles. Ultimately, the question remains: How should federal buildings balance tradition, innovation, and functionality?

Read more in the following article: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-02-05/a-modern-architecture-ban-for-federal-buildings?sref=QFCZ3YPm

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