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.
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Trump's architecture mandate won't make America's federal buildings great again
President Donald Trump wants to give preference to traditional and classical designs, a plan that could saddle us with buildings trying to mimic ancient Rome or 18th century America. The American Institute of Architects said the memorandum would stifle innovation.
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
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 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,
Trump issues memo promoting ‘beautiful’ federal architecture
Within hours of ascending to the presidency, Donald Trump issued a memorandum designed to promote the beautification of federal buildings. The order continues a quest Trump began during his first term to ensure new federal buildings are not just functional but also follow a traditional style of architecture.
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.
Tech entrepreneur takes helm at GSA, pledging to work with DOGE
A tech entrepreneur has taken the helm at the General Services Administration, pledging to work with Elon Musk's DOGE.
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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 ...
The U.S. Government Has a Landlord, and Trump Isn’t a Fan
Shortly before he was elected president in 2016, Donald Trump took a break from campaigning to attend a ceremony for his new ...
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GSA will ‘recommit’ to ‘founding purpose,’ says acting administrator
President Donald Trump’s pick to serve as acting leader of the General Services Administration told the agency’s workforce ...
Trump administration could sell two-thirds of federal office portfolio
The move could threaten office markets and property values across the country, particularly in Washington, D.C.
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Will All New Federal Buildings Look Like Ancient Rome Now?
An executive order calls for buildings that "respect regional, traditional, and classical architectural heritage" ...
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Trump Executive Orders End Federal Work From Home Ahead of Potential Fire Sale
The new policies will help to fulfill a long-held stance of the president and his advisers, not to mention those of ...
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Refresher Course: How do presidential transitions work?
President Donald Trump signed a number of executive orders, memorandums and proclamations on his first day back in the White ...