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.

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

Modern architecture in D.C. has a rough road ahead as staunch traditionalists retake power in the nation’s capital.

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,

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.

When it was first introduced in 2020, the order was read as an attempt to keep Brutalism and Deconstructivism out of state buildings.