Explainer: The role of the architect of the Capitol

By Misty Severi

Published February 21, 2023 8:00am ET

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Explainer: The role of the architect of the Capitol — The position of architect of the Capitol has received public attention lately following President Joe Biden’s dismissal of the most recent architect, Brett Blanton, on Monday. But what is the role of the architect? And what do they do? The architect was initially the person who designed and oversaw the construction of the complex, dating […]

The position of architect of the Capitol has received public attention lately following President Joe Biden’s dismissal of the most recent architect, Brett Blanton, on Monday.

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