FEDERALpresidential document

New Policy for Federal Building Design

Original title: Promoting Beautiful Federal Civic Architecture

January 20, 2025

Architecture Federal Policy Public Buildings Government Design

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The Frame

What this does

This policy changes how taxpayer-funded federal buildings are designed, potentially altering the visual landscape of government infrastructure across the country.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 20, 2025.

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Summary

President Trump issued a memorandum directing the General Services Administration to prioritize traditional and classical architectural styles for new federal buildings. The agency must submit recommendations within 60 days to ensure public buildings reflect civic heritage and community input.

Why It Matters

This policy changes how taxpayer-funded federal buildings are designed, potentially altering the visual landscape of government infrastructure across the country.

Key Facts

The GSA must submit recommendations for federal building design standards within 60 days.
New designs should prioritize traditional and classical architectural styles to reflect civic identity.
The GSA must notify the President 30 days in advance if they intend to approve a design that deviates from these new standards.