🏳️Architect of the Capitol | Serve, Preserve, Inspire
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Serving Congress and the Supreme Court, the Architect of the Capitol (AOC) is the builder and steward of the landmark buildings and grounds of Capitol Hill. Our staff preserves and maintains the historic buildings, monuments, art and inspirational gardens on the Capitol campus.
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Architect of the Capitol
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Preserving the Historic Buildings that Inspire Our Nation
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[What We Do](https://www.aoc.gov/what-we-do)
Our Work
A Tradition of Ingenuity
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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
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The Capitol campus is made up of more than 18.4 million square feet of facilities, and 570 acres of grounds.
[Discover the Campus](https://www.aoc.gov/explore-capitol-campus/buildings-grounds)
Projects
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We ensure every visitor to Capitol Hill experiences the grandeur of these historic treasures at their very best.
[Our Work](https://www.aoc.gov/what-we-do/projects)
Art & Artists
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We are responsible for the care of thousands of works of historical art.
[View the Collection](https://www.aoc.gov/explore-capitol-campus/art)
Stories
New & Noteworthy
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Delve deeper into the stories behind the people, art, history and grounds that make up the Capitol.
[](/about-us/news-notices/performance-and-accountability-report-available)
Public Notice
### [FY 2024 Performance and Accountability Report Available Online](/about-us/news-notices/performance-and-accountability-report-available)
The PAR offers an assessment of the priorities, accomplishments and financial accountability for fiscal year 2024. Capitol Highlights, infographics, charts, tables and photographs provide additional insight into the AOC's mission and performance.
[](/about-us/news-notices/us-capitol-cherry-blossoms-map)
Public Notice
### [U.S. Capitol Cherry Blossoms Map](/about-us/news-notices/us-capitol-cherry-blossoms-map)
Whether you live in the area or are coming from afar, be sure to stop and see the cherry blossoms sprinkled throughout the U.S. Capitol campus.
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Public Notice
### ["Orchids: Masters of Deception" Exhibit at U.S. Botanic Garden Showcases Deceptive Flowers](/node/13627)
A variety of orchids from around the world will be in this 29th annual joint orchid exhibit between the U.S. Botanic Garden (USBG) and Smithsonian Gardens, running February 14 through April 27, 2025 at the USBG Conservatory.
[](/about-us/news-notices/special-exhibit-highlight-presidential-inaugurations)
Public Notice
### [Special Exhibit Highlight: Presidential Inaugurations](/about-us/news-notices/special-exhibit-highlight-presidential-inaugurations)
Learn how the platform was built for the 2025 inaugural and about the ceremony commemorating the first nail to mark this historic event at the U.S. Capitol.
[](/explore-capitol-campus/blog/hallowed-figure-american-art-and-culture-bald-eagle)
History & Discoveries
### [A Hallowed Figure in American Art and Culture: the Bald Eagle](/explore-capitol-campus/blog/hallowed-figure-american-art-and-culture-bald-eagle)
The bald eagle is painted, sculpted and carved throughout the Capitol campus. Its white head, wide wingspan and gnarled talons are ubiquitous.
[More Stories](https://www.aoc.gov/explore-capitol-campus/blog)
Image
Expertise
Skillful Craftmanship
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We serve in diverse roles applying both modern techniques and historical tradecrafts in the care and preservation of the Capitol campus.
[Areas of Expertise](https://www.aoc.gov/what-we-do/areas-expertise)
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