Projects
Capitol Building Projects
Capitol Building Paint Analysis and Plaster Repairs
Restoring areas of the U.S. Capitol to represent an appropriate period as determined by the curatorial community.
Olmsted Terrace Preservation
To properly restore the Olmsted Terrace, a six-phased project is underway by the Architect of the Capitol (AOC) to repair the masonry at the terrace walls.
Capitol Exterior Preservation - Stone and Metal
A multi-phased project designed to address deferred maintenance, extend the life expectancy of the deteriorated stone and to replace missing elements of the U.S. Capitol Building.
Our Stories
Capitol Building Work
Behind the Scenes
Tools of the Trade: Sheet Metal
The AOC's Capitol Building Sheet Metal Shop craftspeople utilize traditional, handheld tools alongside current technologies to shape, fit and repair metalworks.
Behind the Scenes
Leading by Example
Charles "Doc" Wheatley, Assistant Supervisor of the Capitol Building Plumbing Shop's evening shift, has been a constant presence on the Capitol campus since 1987. That's when he accepted his first government position and began a decades-long career serving this treasured institution.
Projects
The AOC Never Paints Itself Into a Corner
An in-depth look at the most recent phase of the Capitol Building Paint Analysis and Plaster Repairs project.
Programs & Events
By the Numbers: Presidential Inauguration 2021
Much goes into the presidential inauguration at the U.S. Capitol. Here are a few numbers that help set the stage for this special day.
Image
Expertise
Skillful Craftmanship
We serve in diverse roles applying both modern techniques and historical tradecrafts in the care and preservation of the Capitol campus.