Earlier this year, the Trump Administration issued a memorandum directing the General Services Administration (GSA) to prioritize classical and traditional architecture for federal buildings. Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ has responded with a formal letter expressing concerns that this approach would restrict design choices, hinder innovation, and limit the ability of federal projects to reflect local communities, landscapes, and environmental needs.
Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ strongly supports the existing Guiding Principles for Federal Architecture, which emphasize design excellence, sustainability, and community engagement. In its letter, Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ urges the GSA to maintain an open, collaborative approach to federal architecture¡ªone that ensures public buildings serve the diverse needs of the American people while addressing future challenges.
Read Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ¡¯s full response: Download the Letter