Anyone visiting the nation's capitol in the last few years had to navigate all the construction of the multi-billion dollar Capitol Vistors Center. That is over and the Visitors Center is fully open. Much like the extension built for our Texas capitol, the Visitors Center is below ground and benefits from the same extensive natural lighting that is managed with ample skylights. Even with few windows on the walls, there is little sense that one is below ground.
 

This atrium area outside the Congressional Auditorium in the Capitol Visitors Center is seldom seen by most visitors. It was used as a reception area during our Transportation and Infrastructure Summit and we also used a meeting room nearby. Although the area is accessible to the public, it is not exactly on the beaten path. The windows appear to be open to the outside but actually open to a sky lit area.