Major Projects

Many of the historic buildings under the Architect of the Capitol’s (AOC) care were constructed before the establishment of current accessibility standards and require upgrades to provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.

Stone preservation is a top priority for the Architect of the Capitol (AOC) as nearly every building is enveloped in stone and all have problems.

When the Architect of the Capitol (AOC) does not receive enough funding to pay for all maintenance and repairs required across the U.S. Capitol campus, work gets deferred due to budget constraints.

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.

The preservation of heritage assets on the U.S. Capitol campus is one of the Architect of the Capitol's (AOC) core functions.

Work to stabilize façade elements at the Thurgood Marshall Federal Judiciary Building has begun.

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.

Restoring areas of the U.S. Capitol to represent an appropriate period as determined by the curatorial community.

This project will create a stand-alone structure nestled into the landscape that will serve as the new screening area prior to entering the House Wing (south entrance) of the U.S. Capitol.

The Architect of the Capitol's (AOC) commitment to sustainability is demonstrated through our robust energy conservation and sustainability programs.

A multi-year program ensuring hearing rooms on the Capitol campus have reliable features to support Congress' legislative duties.

This two-phase project will replace the 85-year-old copper roof of the Library of Congress' John Adams Building.

The Architect of the Capitol's repair of the Summerhouse included renovation of the fountain and surrounding landscape, as well as additional landscape improvements to the grotto and surrounding planting beds.

The U.S. Capitol Visitor Center redesigned Exhibition Hall. Visitors can now encounter a dynamic and educational environment that will inform, involve and inspire them about Congress' role in the democratic process.