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A S tunning R estoration
of the C olorado S tate C apitol
H ouse and S enate C hambers
by Anderson Hallas Architects
and Spectrum General Contractors
Anderson Hallas Architects studied the The design team culled collections of historic photos
Colorado Board of Capitol Managers looking for clues on the finishes prior to the 1950s
Biennial Reports from 1884 1910 application of the acoustic tiles. Found photos
looking for information on construction provided information about the original appearance of
methods and historic fixtures and the chambers stencil detailing on the walls, original
finishes. Original drawings and a Colorado light fixtures and furniture.
Capitol Building Brochure circa, 1955-
1959 also informed the project approach.
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REMOVAL OF 1950S ACOUSTICAL TILES REVEALS HISTORIC STENCILING
In both chambers, a preservation window was created for viewing
to depict the steps taken to preserve the historic stencils and replace
the acoustic tiles with modern acoustical panels.
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CHANDELIERS
2013
St. Louis Antique Lighting expertly removed, restored and
reinstalled each of the chambers immense chandeliers.
A few of the original chandelier globes, beautifully etched
with the state seal had been rescued from a second-hand
shop by a state employee. Due to the cost and caustic
process of recreating the globes, replacement was limited to
restoring the shape and translucence, but not the etching.
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1918
SENATE CHAMBERS
This Capitol is your Capitol, so
please come visit and explore the
wonderful restoration work that has
been done in both the House and
Senate Chambers.
Senator Bill Cadman
2016 President of the
Colorado Senate
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2013
HOUSE CHAMBERS
There are 12 different custom-mixed
paint colors in the House Chambers
and 10 in the Senate Chambers. All
colors were sourced from paint anal-
ysis and historical colors research.
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2013
SENATE CHAMBERS
Replica Edison bulbs were installed
at the perimeter and ceiling of both
chambers. Replacing the original
cloth-wrapped with new wiring, to
energize the bulbs, was simply one
project too many.
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2013
SENATE CHAMBERS
A total of 17, 4.5 x 7.5 decorative
stained glass panels in the Senate and
House Chambers were cleaned
and repaired.
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1918
HOUSE CHAMBERS
What started out as a radiator repair set
off the House and Senate Chamber res-
torations. The restoration has exposed
incredible stencils, opened up the skylights
and returned the stateliness to the cham-
bers. The Design/Build team has done a
tremendous job.
Lance Shepherd, Manager, Design
and Construction Programs at the
Colorado Office of the State Architect
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SENATE HOUSE 2015
2013 2013
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PROJECT DESIGN TEAM
A n de r s on H a l l as A r c h i t ec t s , pc
c r e at i n g s p a c e s a n d p l a c e s t h at d e l i g h t
303.278.4378 www.andarch.com
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