The role of the Architect of the Capitol not only directs the construction of Capitol buildings
but also supervises the day-to-day operation and maintenance of the entire Capitol campus.

2024-PRESENT

Thomas E. Austin

As the 13th Architect of the Capitol, Thomas E. Austin is responsible for leading the agency's mission to preserve and maintain the historic buildings and grounds across the Capitol campus.
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Official portrait of 12th Architect of the Capitol J. Brett Blanton.
2020-2023

J. Brett Blanton

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Official painted portrait of 11th Architect of the Capitol Stephen T. Ayers.
2010-2018

Stephen T. Ayers, FAIA, LEED AP

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Portrait of Alan M. Hantman, FAIA, Tenth Architect of the Capitol.
1997-2007

Alan M. Hantman, FAIA

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Painted portrait of George M. White, FAIA, Ninth Architect of the Capitol.
1971-1995

George M. White, FAIA

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Painted portrait of J. George Stewart, Eighth Architect of the Capitol.
1954-1970

J. George Stewart

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Painted portrait of David Lynn, Seventh Architect of the Capitol.
1923-1954

David Lynn

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Painted portrait of Elliott Woods, Sixth Architect of the Capitol
1902-1923

Elliott Woods

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Painted portrait of Edward Clark, Fifth Architect of the Capitol.
1865-1902

Edward Clark

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Painted portrait of Thomas Ustick Walter, Fourth Architect of the Capitol.
1851-1865

Thomas Ustick Walter

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Painted portrait of Charles Bulfinch, Third Architect of the Capitol
1818-1829

Charles Bulfinch

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Painted portrait of Benjamin Henry Latrobe, Second Architect of the Capitol.
1803-1811; 1815-1817

Benjamin Henry Latrobe

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Washington
1793

Dr. William Thornton

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