A bill for an act relating to the design of certain public buildings, including by providing for the appointment of a state architect.

HF 483 requires Iowa's state architect (appointed by the governor with Senate confirmation) to approve all state-funded public buildings costing over $1 million, including schools, government offices, and community college facilities. The bill mandates that building designs must follow a policy favoring "traditional" and "classical" architecture (like Greek Revival or Georgian styles) to "uplift public spaces" and reflect Iowa's civic identity, while discouraging styles like brutalism or deconstructivism. Before approving a project, the state architect must verify it meets genuine public needs, uses state resources prudently, and complies with architectural preferences - submitting a detailed report if non-compliant designs are approved. The law also requires examining redesign options for existing non-compliant buildings to align with preferred styles when feasible. This is a procedural bill focused on design standards, not funding or outcomes.