Volume 30 of Tholos Magazine Now Available

Articles include spotlights on the Capitol Building Sheet Metal Shop and the congressional move process.

By AOC Staff | July 18, 2025

The latest edition of the Architect of the Capitol (AOC) employee magazine, Tholos, is now available. Highlights include the articles below.

SHOPTALK: Tools of the Trade
SENATE MOVES: Stronger Together
HOUSE MOVES: Suite Stakes
FEATURE: On the Move

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