There are design issues specific to federal buildings, relating to their multipurpose functions and concerns related to the fact of their association with the government.

2 days ago · After demolishing the White House’s East Wing, President Donald Trump is now eying four federal buildings for the same treatment and is circumventing a key government agency with his …

Government Buildings: Government buildings are built to signal authority and permanence. Learn how design, layout, and symbols shape civic power.

Oct 27, 2025 · The architecture of the American government began with borrowed buildings, continued with commissions, competitions and expansion, and thrives now, through the General Services …

Aug 5, 2025 · The project seeks to open the discussion on urban democracy and civic life through architecture by replacing traditional hierarchical schemes with an open and accessible government …

Since the founding of the United States, there has been discussion regarding what architectural style or styles is best for federal government buildings, including courthouses, department headquarters, and …

Aug 3, 2024 · We cover completed buildings, new building designs, architectural exhibitions and architecture competitions across the world. The focus is on contemporary Government buildings but …

Begun in 1793, the U.S. Capitol has been built, burnt, rebuilt, extended and restored; today, it stands as a monument not only to its builders but also to the American people and their government.

Apr 26, 2025 · Walk by a federal building, and you’ll spot some common features: big steps leading to the front door, stone columns flanking the entrance, heavy doors, and thick walls. These design …

Jan 21, 2021 · There are numerous government buildings in the United States, but the main ones are the state capitols and the important government buildings in Washington D.C.