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Skip to main content May 1-7: Public Service Recognition Week—Vote AOC Employees for People's Choice Award. Details. Navigate to Homepage Main navigation Explore the Capitol Campus Art Buildings & Grounds Capitol Hill Facts Map of the Campus Visitor Resources Our Blog What We Do Areas of Expertise Programs & Ceremonies Projects Publications About Us Who We Are History of the AOC News & Notices Organizational Structure Partnerships & Recognition Work With Us Search Architect of the Capitol Preserving the Historic Buildings that Inspire Our NationWhat We Do .js #banner:before { background-image: url(/sites/default/files/styles/banner/public/2020-06/AOC_Homepage_%402x.jpg?h=681e8e09&itok=O050VpiH); } Our WorkA Tradition of IngenuityOur work inspires a nation. We are the artisans, historians, and craftspeople who preserve and maintain the landmark buildings, monuments, art and grounds of the Capitol campus. .block-content--8 { background-image: url(/sites/default/files/styles/standard_sm/public/2020-06/Buildings-and-Grounds_%402x.jpg?h=66f48909&itok=ZuTOEAh_); } Buildings & GroundsThe Capitol campus is made up of more than 18.4 million square feet of facilities, and 570 acres of grounds.Discover the Campus .block-content--10 { background-image: url(/sites/default/files/styles/standard_sm/public/2020-06/Projects_%402x.jpg?h=66f48909&itok=v_K_eOLj); } ProjectsWe must ensure every visitor to Capitol Hill experiences the grandeur of these historic treasures at their very best.Our Work .block-content--9 { background-image: url(/sites/default/files/styles/standard_sm/public/2020-06/Art-%26-Artists_%402x.jpg?h=6715fba9&itok=yZ7Ntj1C); } Art & ArtistsWe are responsible for the care of thousands of works of historical art.View the Collection StoriesNew & NoteworthyDelve deeper into the stories behind the people, art, history and grounds that make up the Capitol. Public Notice AOC Makes Fiscal Year 2023 Budget Request Architect of the Capitol J. Brett Blanton testified April 27 in front of the Subcommittee on Legislative Branch, Committee on Appropriations, United States House of Representatives. Behind the Scenes U.S. Botanic Garden Taps New Technologies To Grow Plant Education Like other parts of the education world in March 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic-forced closure of the United States Botanic Garden (USBG) significantly impacted the USBG Learning and Engagement team. Public Notice Volume 22 of Tholos Magazine Now Available The latest edition of the Architect of the Capitol (AOC) employee magazine, Tholos, is now available. Articles include a feature on energy savings, an employee highlight on the U.S. Botanic Garden, a cool tool for our U.S. Capitol Grounds team and more. Public Notice AOC Staff Named as Finalists for Service to America Medal The "Sammies" are the premier awards program honoring excellence and innovation in federal service. Public Notice Tree Dedicated for the People of New Hampshire This morning the New Hampshire Congressional Delegation gathered on the U.S. Capitol Grounds to dedicate a tree in honor of the people of New Hampshire. More Stories Image ExpertiseSkillful CraftmanshipWe serve in diverse roles applying both modern techniques and historical tradecrafts in the care and preservation of the Capitol campus.Areas of Expertise Footer Serve. Preserve. Inspire. Contact Us Accountability Hill Staff Resources AOC Staff Resources Utility Privacy Policy Image Terms of Use Inspector General U.S. Botanic Garden U.S. Capitol Visitor Center FacebookTwitterFlickrYouTubeInstagramSubscribe Back to Top