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Trump Mandates Classical Architecture for Federal Buildings
8/29/2025
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Story summary
- On August 28, 2025, President Trump signed an executive order requiring classical architecture for federal buildings, prohibiting brutalist styles.
- The order seeks to improve public spaces and assigns oversight to the General Services Administration.
- Trump has previously impacted White House renovations, including a $200 million ballroom project and gold decor in the Oval Office.
