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House of Representatives for almost two centuries. Since the laying of the cornerstone in 1793, the U.S. Capitol has been built, burnt, rebuilt, extended and restored; today, it stands as a monument not only to its builders but also to the American people and their government. Learn more at https://www.aoc.gov/us-capitol-building. ----- ABOUT US The Architect of the Capitol (AOC) is rooted in a tradition of unique craftsmanship and ingenuity. Tracing its beginnings to the laying of the Capitol cornerstone in 1793, the AOC is responsible for the operations and care of more than 18.4 million square feet of facilities, 570 acres of grounds and thousands of works of art. The Capitol campus is home to 30,000 daily occupants and hosts more than 3 million visitors annually. Today, there are more than 2,000 AOC employees serving around the clock in diverse roles to maintain and preserve the buildings and grounds. Iconic landmarks under our care include the U.S. Capitol, Capitol Grounds, Capitol Visitor Center, House office buildings, Library of Congress, Senate office buildings, Supreme Court buildings and U.S. Botanic Garden. ----- JOIN OUR TEAM Architect of the Capitol job opportunities are listed at https://aoc.usajobs.gov. FOLLOW US Twitter: https://twitter.com/uscapitol Instagram: https://instagram.com/uscapitol Facebook: https://facebook.com/architectofthecapitol