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flreproof throughout. The existing
cast iron ceilings with its glass
panels will be removed from each
chamber.
Outstanding feature Of the new
ceilings will be a domelike central
portion, made of stainless steel, full
Of tiny holes through which con.
ditioned air will come down into the
rooms. In the center of each Of
these domes will be incorporated ar
ornamental "rosette" of carvec
shatter-proof glass Illuminated from
above so as to furnish a visible
source Of direct light" This orna
ment probably will be some form OF
the traditional American eagle.
However, the main light for the
floor of each chamber will be pro-
vided by lights at the perimeter, re-
f1ected from the domed ceiling.
Lighting for the galleries will be
provided by light panels in the CELL
ings close to the walls. Expert
ments now are being conducted to
determine how successful the entire
proposed lighting system will be.
Other treatment of the ceilings
include relatively fiat portions OF
plaster extending from the walls, to
be decorated with Golfers"
The historic old glass panels now
in ceilings of both chambers will
be removed carefully and their dis
position decided later. These panels
IN the House are decorated with
seals of the several States, while
the Senate ceiling contains designs
relating to the varied sciences and
industries of the United States, to
the Army, Navy, the press and other
activities.
Under supervision of Mr.. Lynn
and Fred Kramer, his new archi-
tectural-engineering assistant, and
the architects staff, the plans for
both chambers have been developed
by architects in private practice.
The designs for both chambers
done by Francis P. Sullivan, asso-
ciate architect, with Harbeson,
Hough, Livingston and Larson, con-
sulting architects, have been derived
from classic architecture and from
the same sources used by architects
of the earlier portions of the Cap
itol and Of other buildings of the
early Republic.
Requires Colored Marble.
An ofiicial description of the
Senate design points out that the
walls of the lower portion of the
chamber will be of painted wood
paneling, separated by pilasters of
colored marble with light caps and
bases.
Colored marble will be used for
the columns thanking the Vice
Presidents rostrum and for the
base and sub-base around the
chamber. The decorative panels in
the four corners Of the room and the
door trim will be of light marble.
The cornice will be of marble and
the new clock of bronze.
The Vice Presidents desk and the
desk Of the clerks and official re-
porters will be faced with marble
The walls of the gallery will be
provided with a marble wainscot
approximately 4 feet high. The wall
above will be faced with an acous-
tical product covered with fabric
such as velour brocade The door
trims and inches will be OF light
marble, and new wood doors will
be installed. A decorative frieze will
be introduced at the junction of
the walls and ceiling. New gallery
seats will be provided for the public
The Senate press gallery is to be
enlarged and modernized.
In remodeling the House cham
Der. 1t has been planned to retain
certain features which have become