Should we ignore modern and non-Western architectural styles in all future federal buildings?
Standardization of Art
Federal buildings are not standardized. They come in many shapes, and styles. You will find Romanesque Revival, Greek Revival, Gothic Revival and many other classic western styles. These are known for stone block, steep columns, vaulted ceilings, and arched doorways and windows. They often have towers and are decorative. Art deco style was popular in the early 1900’s and we can see that in many federal buildings, including the Federal Courthouse in South Bend, Indiana. Later we had modern styles like brutalist and deconstructivist architecture.
President Donald Trump has proposed an exectuive order that could ban modern styles like brutalist and deconstructivist architecture for federal buildings. It could also ban non-western style architecture styles from Asia, Africa and the Middle East. This would severely limit how our buildings would look.
Build more, or restore?
The money used to build these new buildings might be better off spent preserving and restoring current federal buildings. There are many in disrepair, and preserving history could be money better spent. I do enjoy the classic western styles, but also enjoy the modern styles. To limit our creativity, is to limit our thoughts. The United States of America is bout hard work, creativity, and pushing boundaries.
Federal Courthouse in South Bend 
Edith Green Wendell Wyatt Federal Building 
Rochester New York Federal Building 
Pueblo Colorado Federal Building 
San Francisco Federal Building
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