Americans show little preference between classical and modern federal buildings

Apr 10–15, 2024 · n = 1,000 · MoE ±3.5%Source report ↗

Core finding

In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted April 10 to 15, 2024, 46% of Americans said they would have no preference between classical and modern styles for a new federal building in their town.

About three-in-ten leaned toward a classical style (29%), while about a quarter leaned toward a modern style (24%).

Topline distribution

46% of Americans have no preference between classical and modern federal building styles.

If a new federal building was planned in your town, how strong would your style preference be for a classical or modern style of federal architecture?

No preference
46.2%
Slight preference for Classical
16.4%
Slight preference for Modern
14.3%
Strong preference for Classical
13.1%
Strong preference for Modern
10.0%

n = 1,000 · Apr 10–15, 2024 · MoE ±3.5%

ModeVerasight panel recruited via random address-based sampling, random person-to-person text messaging, and dynamic online targeting
PopulationUS adults age 18+
Field datesApr 10–15, 2024
Base (unweighted)1,000
Margin of error±3.5%
Module2
SponsorVerasight
Weight variablemodule-specific weights: weight_m1 for module 1, weight_m2 for module 2
Weighting targetsage, race/ethnicity, sex, income, education, region, metropolitan status

Sources

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    If a new federal building was planned in your town, how strong would your style preference be for a classical or modern style of federal architecture?

    verasight-mpsa-2024.tiiny.co

Cite this question

Verasight MPSA Omnibus Survey #2024-037, fielded April 10-15, 2024, N=1,000 US adults age 18+, +/- 3.5%.