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The Deputy Architect aids the Architect in leading the agency's mission to serve Congress and the Supreme Court, preserve America's Capitol and inspire memorable experiences.
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The U.S. Capitol Grounds feature a collection of more than 4,800 trees throughout the entire 286-acre Capitol campus.
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The role of the Architect not only directs the construction of Capitol buildings but also supervises the day-to-day operation and maintenance of the entire Capitol campus.
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As the 13th Architect of the Capitol, Thomas E. Austin is responsible for leading the agency's mission to preserve and maintain the historic buildings and grounds across the Capitol campus.
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The Director of the Office of Safety and Code Compliance at the Architect of the Capitol leads agency efforts to provide a world-class safety culture, reduce injuries, and ensure compliance with safety, fire and environmental regulations.
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Angela Addison Freeman is the General Counsel for the Architect of the Capitol (AOC). As General Counsel, she leads a dynamic legal team that provides advice and counsel on matters involving appropriations and fiscal law, agency policies, construction and service contracts, employee relations and
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The Chief of Staff supports the staff in driving the agency's mission of preserving and maintaining the historic buildings and grounds across the Capitol campus. They work to forge strong relationships with other legislative branch agencies to help the AOC in providing quality customer service to
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Director of Legislative and Public Affairs oversees the agency's strategic communications and interactions with Congress, agency employees, the media and the public. She is responsible for the development of congressional testimony, reporting requirements, briefings and legislative analysis. She
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Find out more about the Architect of the Capitol, our employees and our work.
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Joseph R. DiPietro is the Chief of Operations and Acting Architect of the Capitol. As Acting Architect, he leads the agency's mission to preserve and maintain the historic buildings and grounds across the Capitol campus.
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Resources available to Capitol Hill employees including information for Architect of the Capitol jurisdiction superintendent offices, the Capitol flag program, online service requests and more.
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Explore areas of the north side of the U.S. Capitol including Brumidi Corridors, the Senate Chamber, small Senate rotunda and old Senate Chamber.
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Explore the U.S. Supreme Court facilities cared for by the Architect of the Capitol.
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Explore the U.S. Senate office buildings cared for by the Architect of the Capitol.
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Explore the Library of Congress facilities cared for by the Architect of the Capitol.
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Explore the U.S. Botanic Garden facilities cared for by the Architect of the Capitol.
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Explore areas of the south side of the U.S. Capitol including Cox Corridors, Hall of Columns, the House Chamber, National Statuary Hall and small House rotunda.
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The Architect of the Capitol publishes a wide variety of publications to increase transparency and accountability, including congressional reports and testimony, a report on energy and conservation, and Tholos magazine.
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In 1866, at the age of 18, Vinnie Ream was selected by the U.S. Congress to sculpt a memorial statue of President Abraham Lincoln. This made her the first female artist commissioned to create a work of art for the United States government.
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Perhaps no sculptor had more influence on the appearance of the U.S. Capitol Building than Thomas Crawford (1814-1857). His sculptures are featured prominently on the exterior of the Capitol, including the Statue of Freedom, which tops the Capitol Dome. Crawford was born in New York City. He studied
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John Trumbull was an American painter, diplomat and architect. He is noted for his four large history paintings in the Capitol Rotunda, which depict pivotal moments before, during and after the Revolutionary War.
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Artist Allyn Cox created murals in the U.S. Capitol over two decades from 1952 to 1972. He completed and restored the Frieze of American History and restored the Apotheosis of Washington in the Rotunda. He also designed murals for three first-floor corridors in the House wing, now called the Cox
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Regarded as the founder of American landscape architecture, Frederick Law Olmsted (1822–1903) is best known for designing the grounds of New York City's Central Park, the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., the Biltmore Estate in North Carolina and the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago.
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Constantino Brumidi (1805–1880) is best known for the murals he painted in the United States Capitol over a 25-year period, including the Apotheosis of Washington, the Frieze of American History and the walls of the Brumidi Corridors. He also designed and executed murals for several other rooms and
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While Thomas U. Walter is credited as the architect of the Capitol Dome, his world-renowned design could not have been accomplished without Montgomery C. Meigs. Captain Montgomery Cunningham Meigs (May 3, 1816 – January 2, 1892) was a career United States Army officer, civil engineer, construction
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During his time as Commissioner of Public Buildings, he played a role in extending the U.S. Capitol and building the Capitol Dome. He also oversaw a number of historical events including the Gettysburg Address and the funeral of Abraham Lincoln. Benjamin Brown French was born September 4, 1800, in
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Find out more about accessibility services, conducting official business, prohibited items, and tours and events on the U.S. Capitol campus.
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More details on events supported by the Architect of the Capitol including summer concerts, the Capitol Christmas tree, presidential inauguration, State of the Union Address, and lying in state or honor.
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The Architect of the Capitol's origins date to the founding of the federal capital. The Architect of the Capitol is both the name of the U.S. legislative branch agency responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of the Capitol campus, as well as the title for the leader of the agency. 1790-1800 The
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Learn more about the AOC's awards, memberships, affiliations and more.