My workplace - couldn’t imagine a better one!

To be honest, I couldn’t imagine a better workplace… No actually I could, just on the beach near the ocean, but this one also very great and unique. 

So I work in Hawaii State Capitol in the Office of Minority Leader Representative Gene Ward.

The Capitol is open literally and figuratively: there is no security on the entrance; everybody who is interested can just come without showing an ID and no passing security check. There is also Public access room open from 8 am – 7 pm Monday – Friday, it has working places, a computer, a library and assistants which would be happy to tell you about legislative process and explain you how you can participate in it.

And the building has open architecture structure – it doesn't have a roof, so you can just go out from the office room and get some fresh air and observe a blue sky to refresh your mind. And of course it is smoke free.

Unlike other state capitols modeled after the United States Capitol, the Hawaii State Capitol's distinct architectural features symbolize various natural aspects of Hawaii. Among them:

• The building is surrounded by a reflecting pool, symbolizing the Pacific Ocean.
• The two legislative chambers are cone-shaped, symbolizing volcanoes that formed the Hawaiian Islands.
• The columns around the perimeter of the building have shapes resembling royal palm trees.
• The Capitol is built with an open-air design, allowing sun, wind, and rain to enter; the central rotunda opens to the sky.
• When standing in the center of the structure, the chandeliers from both legislative chambers, which represent the sun and moon, can be seen through the glass walls.

We had a Capitol tour last week and had an access to all places including Governor Office place, so enjoy the photos…

Next time I'll tell you more about legislative processes here.
Aloha

Volcano and palms of the Capitol

Open roof

Level of House representatives

Governor office

Executive chambers

With my supervisor and fellow from Armenia