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Make Buildings Beautiful Again

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Critique of Federal Architecture

This chapter examines the aesthetic and functional shortcomings of federal buildings, focusing on the criticized LBJ and HUD buildings in Washington D.C. It reveals public dissatisfaction with modern architectural styles and highlights a strong preference for classical designs, as shown by a National Civic Arts Society poll.

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