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      Orchid Show at the U.S. Botanic Garden.

Programs & Events

  Exploring Orchid Diversity
By devin dotson |February 21, 2018
Found on every continent except Antarctica, orchids showcase a wide spectrum of diversity in color, shape, size, habitat, scent and many other aspects.
    Two people standing looking at something.

Behind the Scenes

  Passing the Torch
By erin courtney |March 16, 2016
The Curator Division's commitment to building knowledge continues to thrive under new leadership.
    Federal Office Building No. 8, now known as the O’Neill House Office Building, under original construction. Photo courtesy of the FDA.

History & Discoveries

  Then & Now: O'Neill House Office Building
By erin nelson |October 18, 2017
A brief history of the O'Neill House Office Building. Originally known as Federal Office Building No. 8, and once home of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the U.S. House of Representatives voted to name the building after the late former Speaker of the House Thomas P. "Tip" O'Neill in 2012.
    A bowler hat discovered during the renewal of the Cannon House Office Building.

History & Discoveries

  Cool Cannon Construction Finds
By kristen frederick |January 3, 2019
During the process of renewing the Cannon House Office Building, workers have found hidden treasures that had been lost or discarded by the laborers who constructed the building more than 100 years ago. Here's a small sampling of what has been discovered since the start of the project.
    Gary Bowser inspects a boiler fan to ensure that it is properly lubricated and that safety systems are working correctly.

Behind the Scenes

  24 Hours at the Capitol Power Plant
By erin nelson |September 19, 2022
The mission of the Architect of the Capitol (AOC) continues year-round, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Our buildings never sleep, and the work never stops. This is especially true for the dedicated workers at the Capitol Power Plant.
    History & Discoveries

  The Lion – A Mane Attraction
By sarah davis |March 1, 2016
The lion, with its prominent mane, is a popular symbol in art and architecture on the U.S. Capitol campus. Here are six areas where you'll find this type of cat on the Capitol campus, including a few located inside for those days when March "comes in like a lion" with cold and unpleasant weather.
    Programs & Events

  Lend Me Your Ears
By andrew dentamaro |May 13, 2016
It wasn't planned at the time, but the 1793 cornerstone laying event was the first of what has become a time-honored tradition of incorporating music to mark celebratory and honorary occasions in the Nation's Capital.
    A balustrade at the Russell Senate Office Building.

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  Covering the Home Team
By justin kieffer |January 31, 2022
The Architect of the Capitol (AOC) has a deep bench of talented employees that continue to complete critical projects across the Capitol campus year after year.
    Stone sculpture.

Projects

  It's About Time
By franklin bradley |December 15, 2016
Time has taken its toll on the United State Capitol's stone, but our preservation effort will restore even the finer details, hand-carved by artisans. The more complex items are being recreated by a stone carver on-site, who is carving from the same stone blocks the original craftsmen worked.
    History & Discoveries

  Artfully Yours, James Madison
By erin courtney |March 16, 2016
To celebrate the birthday of our nation's fourth president, we are highlighting the art featuring or including James Madison on the Capitol campus.
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  Capitol Rotunda Restoration
By matt guilfoyle |June 26, 2015
The restoration of the U.S. Capitol Rotunda will ensure this hallowed space will be enjoyed by generations for years to come. Work includes removing hazardous materials, restoring ironwork, upgrading electrical and mechanical systems, installing new lighting and repainting.
    Exterior view of a building.

History & Discoveries

  In Pictures: A Green Roof Comes Alive
By aoc curator |August 6, 2012
What had previously been an unusable outdoor tennis court on the Dirksen Senate Office Building roof has been transformed by plantings, drought-resistant and stays green all year long. View photos of the steps along the way and the final aerial image which shows a special design the pathways make.
    A visitor guide interacts with guests in the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center's Emancipation Hall.

History & Discoveries

  By the Numbers: Capitol Visitor Center
By laura trivers |June 21, 2018
The Capitol Visitor Center serves as the main entrance for visitors to the U.S. Capitol. It is a facility rich with informational exhibits, two gift shops, a cafe and two orientation theaters. Find out more about the age of the facility, its hours and the number of people who have entered.
    The AOC team at the American College of the Building Arts (ACBA): Mike Miller, John McPhaul and Marvin Cortez.

Behind the Scenes

  Beyond the Dome – A Visit to the American College of the Building Arts
By kate holder |July 15, 2020
The Architect of the Capitol's (AOC) mission cannot be fulfilled without its employees possessing the skills required to meet the AOC's deep commitment to maintaining the historic buildings of Capitol Hill.
    View of the Carson National Forest in New Mexico.

Programs & Events

  A Christmas Spruce from the Land of Enchantment
By jim kaufmann |November 6, 2019
The Architect of the Capitol selects the annual U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree in consultation with the United States Forest Service. Follow along as our Director of Capitol Grounds and Arboretum travels to the Carson National Forest in New Mexico to select the 2019 tree.
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