ARCHITECT OF THE CAPITOL

Architect of the Capitol specializes in preserving buildings and historic structures. Across the U.S. Capitol campus, architects, engineers, and technicians designs, enhances, and maintain new and historic structures, spaces, and building systems. Employees in various trades such as electricians, plumbers, masons, and carpenters maintain the facilities and infrastructure in optimal conditions. Gardeners and groundskeepers create colorful displays and care for hundreds of acres of lawns and plantings. The architect of the Capitol was founded in 1793 and is headquartered in Washington, District of California.