The care and creation of the woodwork throughout the Congress and Supreme Court is the responsibility of the Architect of the Capitol (AOC) woodcrafters.

The landmark buildings of Capitol Hill are not only known for the grandeur of their architecture. They are also working museums with many precious artifacts within, including intricate woodworking such as iconic daises, committee and member desks.

Our skilled craftspeople use techniques both modern and ancient in their work. Their jobs range from renovating historic committee hearing rooms to installing cabinetry to replacing missing door pieces.

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Woodcrafting Work

Behind the Scenes

Tools of the Trade: House Carpentry Branch Measures Up

The carpentry workers, wood crafters and locksmiths of the House Office Buildings complete a wide range of projects from installing cabinetry to hanging pictures to replacing missing door pieces — creating a place of lasting memories in historic spaces for those they serve.
Projects

House Hearing Room Renovation

Rayburn Room 2172 recently underwent renovations that include a refurbished wall-to-wall audiovisual (AV) system, a custom dais and several improved accessibility features.
The finished SR-253 hearing room, with the ceiling and plaster reliefs repainted to appear like carved stone, which is truer to the architects' original intention.
Behind the Scenes

Before and After: Senate Hearing Room Renovation

The Senate Office Buildings jurisdiction recently completed a project to restore the hearing room for the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation (SR-253) in the Russell Senate Office Building.

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