Message from the Architect of the Capitol
When I think of our organization, one word instantly comes to mind: Teamwork. It was through tremendous teamwork that the Architect of the Capitol's Strategic Vision and Five Year Focus was developed. And, it will be through dedicated teamwork that we achieve the goals we have set for ourselves. This vision has been crafted with the input from our colleagues throughout the organization over the course of a year. Innovative ideas were offered. We asked challenging questions, and researched best practices, all in an effort to create an inspirational plan that will help us make good decisions, continue to make improvements in what we do and how we do it, and challenge us to do our jobs even better.
Although our organization can trace its roots to the setting of the Capitol's cornerstone in 1793, it is imperative that we continue to transform into a forwardthinking, collaborative, and innovative organization. This vision will help us deliver projects on time and within budget, enhance workforce flexibilities, foster greater communication and transparency, and build stronger relationships both with our clients and one another.
As we develop our implementation plan to focus on the next five years, we will again bring together diverse strategy teams to collaborate on the best ways to achieve our desired outcomes. We will develop specific actions, timeframes, and measures of success. We will continue to have active dialogues to tackle our toughest challenges and look for opportunities on which to capitalize.
Together we will embrace our vision of being an exceptional team, acclaimed for superior service, recognized as trusted stewards, and renowned for enriching people’s lives in order to accomplish the goals we set forth.
Stephen T. Ayers, FAIA, LEED AP
Architect of the Capitol
Strategic Goals
- One Team, One Mission
- Innovative and Empowered Workforce
- Awe-Inspiring Facilities
- Extraordinary Services