Under the Dome
Alan Hantman, Architect of the Capitol from 1997 to 2007, offers a personal account of how the Capitol works as a physical space, how and why decisions are made about the security of Capitol Hill and the people who work there, and responses to threats.
Under the Dome: An Inside Account of Politics, Crisis, and Architecture on Capitol Hill
With Alan M. Hantman, FAIA 10th Architect of the Capitol and Author
The domed US Capitol Building is recognized around the world as America’s most iconic symbol, the forum for representative democracy, and the physical stage for the transfer of executive power. Alan Hantman, Architect of the Capitol from 1997 to 2007, offers a personal account of how the Capitol works as a physical space, how and why decisions are made about the security of Capitol Hill and the people who work there, and responses to threats. He will recount personal anecdotes working with members of Congress, the challenges of bringing this project to completion; he’ll share images of the dynamic changes to our nation’s Temple of Liberty, the US Capitol.
His newly released book, Under the Dome: Politics, Crisis and Architecture at the United States Capitol, will be available for sale.
Wednesday, 4/10, 11 AM, $8 JCC Member / $10 Public