Rayburn House Office Building, Congressional office building in Capitol Hill, Washington D.C.
The Rayburn House Office Building covers 2.4 million square feet of space with four principal floors, three parking levels, and a white marble exterior.
The construction began in 1962 and finished in 1965, requiring a budget increase from initial 2 million dollars to final 99 million dollars.
The interior design combines neoclassical elements with mid-century modern features, including marble walls, bronze accents, and a grand entrance hall with decorative sculptures.
Visitors enter through security checkpoints during business hours and can access the building through pedestrian tunnels connected to the Capitol complex.
The building contains an underground gymnasium with fitness equipment and a basketball court, originally concealed from public knowledge during construction.
Location: Washington, D.C.
Architects: H2L2
Official opening: February 1965
Architectural style: Neoclassical architecture, neoclassicism
GPS coordinates: 38.88680,-77.01050
Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:12
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