Illinois State Capitol Chamber Restoration

Springfield, Illinois

Vinci/Hamp Architects

To recover the integrity of the Illinois State Capital's original Second Empire architectural style that was lost in a 1970s remodel, the architects took extensive measures to return the structure to its original form, with minor modifications to incorporate new technologies. The mahogany-and-walnut millwork was carefully restored, and light fixtures and carpets were custom designed to match period photographs of the original installations. Seats in the grand Senate and House Chambers feature rolltop and hinged-top desks based on 19th-century designs.

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