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Navigate to Homepage Search Main navigation Explore the Capitol Campus Art Buildings & Grounds Capitol Hill Facts Visitor Resources Our Blog What We Do Areas of Expertise Programs & Ceremonies Projects Publications Strategic ObjectivesWho 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 Nation What We Do Our Work A Tradition of Ingenuity Our 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. Buildings & Grounds The Capitol campus is made up of more than 18.4 million square feet of facilities, and 570 acres of grounds. Discover the Campus Projects We ensure every visitor to Capitol Hill experiences the grandeur of these historic treasures at their very best. Our Work Art & Artists We are responsible for the care of thousands of works of historical art. View the Collection Stories New & Noteworthy Delve deeper into the stories behind the people, art, history and grounds that make up the Capitol. Public Notice FY 2023 Performance and Accountability Report Available The Architect of the Capitol’s Performance and Accountability Report for Fiscal Year 2023 is now available online. Behind the Scenes AOC Experts Keep it Cool for Historic Preservation Efforts When it comes to preserving the Library of Congress’ record-breaking collection of more than 175 million items — including books, historical materials and cultural artifacts — the Architect of the Capitol staff plays an instrumental role in keeping things cool. History & Discoveries The Original Olmsted Trees Celebrating the history of tree planting and tree preservation at the U.S. Capitol Grounds by highlighting some of the oldest trees on the grounds. Programs & Events Four Sustainable Practices from Our Grounds to Yours At the Architect of the Capitol (AOC), the Capitol Grounds and Arboretum team works hard to promote green and sustainable practices around the Capitol campus. Public Notice Tree Dedicated Honoring the People of Wisconsin Located on the West Front grassy area near First Street, NW, and Garfield Circle. More Stories Image Expertise Skillful Craftmanship We serve in diverse roles applying both modern techniques and historical tradecrafts in the care and preservation of the Capitol campus. Areas of Expertise 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 Facebook Twitter Flickr YouTube Instagram...