Donald Trump is now President of the United States for less than a month.
But now he has issued an order that has triggered violent protests.
On a subject that Trump is very familiar with.
Joe Biden
is
sworn in
as the new
President of
the United States
on January 20th
.
Until then,
Donald Trump *
still has his hand on the lever.
With a new decree that could change America significantly, he angered the architecture chamber.
Washington DC -
Donald Trump
can
call
himself
President of
the
USA for
less than a month
.
On January 20, the office will pass to the newly elected Joe Biden. * But shortly before the resignation, Donald Trump seems to become active again - and in an unusual area.
The outgoing
presidents *
seem to dislike the modern buildings in Washington and other American cities.
But what initially looks like a triviality could change the cityscape.
Donald Trump: Decree should change the cityscape - President calls for "traditional architecture"
Roman and Greek architecture instead of modern buildings in the cities: In a new decree,
President Trump has
ordered that "beautiful" designs, and especially Greco-Roman styles, should be given preference in the construction of public buildings.
Societies
recognized
the importance of “beautiful, public
architecture
” a
long time ago
.
“Ancient Roman and Greek public buildings were designed to be sturdy and useful, to beautify public spaces and to arouse national pride,” the
ordinance states
.
The
White House *
, the Supreme Court, the Capitol and the Lincoln Memorial in Washington were built in this style.
Since the 1950s, however, an "incoherent mixture" has arisen in the buildings of the federal authorities, the
President
complains
in the new regulation.
Traditional designs would have been replaced by modern ones.
“It's time to update the federal architecture guidelines,” said the president.
"New building designs should beautify public places, inspire the human spirit, ennoble the United States and demand the respect of the public."
Donald Trump
was already known in the 2016 election campaign
for wanting to bring
America back
to its roots.
"Make America Great Again" is his motto.
Donald Trump: decision annoys Chamber of Architects - it threatens to take measures after the term of office
From now on, “classical and traditional architecture” should be promoted.
These include Roman, Greek, Gothic and Romanesque architectural styles.
A “Council for the Improvement of the Federal Citizens' Architecture” is to support the implementation of the decree.
The
presidential decree
could
significantly change
the
cityscape
.
A reaction from the
AIA Chamber
of
Architects
followed promptly.
She contradicted the
President
"unequivocally".
“Societies should have the right and the responsibility to decide for themselves which architecture best suits their needs,” says AIA boss Robert Ivy.
"We will work with President-elect Biden to reverse this regulation," it said.
The AEOI, however, is happy that the regulation has less far-reaching consequences than initially expected.
Before taking office,
President Trump
himself had buildings built in modern glass and steel architecture.
His empire includes the "Trump Tower" in New York, as well as numerous hotels in Chicago, Las Vegas and Vancouver.
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