Architect of the Capitol

The Architect of the Capitol is responsible to the United States Congress for the maintenance, operation, development, and preservation of the United States Capitol Complex, which includes the Capitol, the congressional office buildings, the Library of Congress buildings, the Supreme Court building, the U.S. Botanic Garden, the Capitol Power Plant, and other facilities. MORE...

What's New

West Front of the U.S. Capitol 02/27/07
West Front of the U.S. Capitol

statue_replacement_agreement_20070213 02/13/07
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RFP070070-04, Amendment 04, Design for Landscape Architectural improvements for the Supreme Court of the United States 02/09/07
RFP070070-04, Amendment 04, Design for Landscape Architectural improvements for the Supreme Court of the United States

Visiting the Capitol
The Capitol is open to the public for guided tours only, Monday through Saturday. The Capitol is open on all federal holidays except Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. MORE...

Featured Projects and Events

Following Mr. Hantman's retirement on February 4, 2007, Stephen T. Ayers, AIA, AOC's Deputy Architect/Chief Operating Officer, in accordance with P.L. 108-7, is serving as Acting Architect of the Capitol until a new Architect is appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate.

Procurement Opportunities!
The Architect of the Capitol has a new Business section listing procurement opportunities. Vendors can sign up for email alerts to be notified whenever a new solicitation has been posted. Don't be left out. Sign up today! Click here to go to the Business Opportunities.