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On March 10, 2023 a build contest opened for the capitol, applicants had to design a building that fit within a four by four chunk zone on the coast of Olympia. Two applicants submitted similar designs, Setrus proposed a design based on the real life United States Capitol and Washington State Capitol, notably it was intended to be built outside the intended zone instead being built in place of the uncompleted national museum where the building sits today. Arathorn52 proposed a design with all quartz walls and a larger central rotunda. The contest had 23 total votes, with 22 voting for Setrus' design, and as such construction started on April 15 after minor design changes. | On March 10, 2023 a build contest opened for the capitol, applicants had to design a building that fit within a four by four chunk zone on the coast of Olympia. Two applicants submitted similar designs, Setrus proposed a design based on the real life United States Capitol and Washington State Capitol, notably it was intended to be built outside the intended zone instead being built in place of the uncompleted national museum where the building sits today. [[Arathorn52]] proposed a design with all quartz walls and a larger central rotunda. The contest had 23 total votes, with 22 voting for Setrus' design, and as such construction started on April 15 after minor design changes. | ||
The building was infamous for its heavy quartz usage, requiring a nationwide quartz drive and favored deals with Cascadian suppliers. Construction was done primarily by Setrus who then employed HibachiBeamz later on to construct the interior. On April 18, two days into the Presidency of [[AghastBlock]], the capitol was finished and considered usable with its first major use not coming until the presidential inauguration of Setrus and subsequent firework shows on May 21. It is worthy to note that a multi-hour long argument occurred between Setrus and Moxie over the decision of replacing the spruce hedges around the capitol with azalea leaves, Moxie was pro-azalea and Setrus was pro-spruce. | The building was infamous for its heavy quartz usage, requiring a nationwide quartz drive and favored deals with Cascadian suppliers. Construction was done primarily by Setrus who then employed HibachiBeamz later on to construct the interior. On April 18, two days into the Presidency of [[AghastBlock]], the capitol was finished and considered usable with its first major use not coming until the presidential inauguration of Setrus and subsequent firework shows on May 21. It is worthy to note that a multi-hour long argument occurred between Setrus and Moxie over the decision of replacing the spruce hedges around the capitol with azalea leaves, Moxie was pro-azalea and Setrus was pro-spruce. | ||
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The Cascadian Capitol Building, commonly called the Capitol. Capitol Building, or the Cascadian Capitol, is the seat of the Cascadian House of Representatives, the legislature of the Republic of Cascadia. It is located in the north of Olympia proper, between Marathon Park and the Pacific Ocean. The site is property of the national government, managed by the Architect of the Capitol who is responsible for the maintenance, operation, development, and preservation of the overall complex.
The original building was designed by Setrus on March 21, 2023 and completed in-game on April 18, 2023 by himself and HibachiBeamz. In early 2025 during the height of Project Olympia, Moxicodone, the project head, commissioned Setrus to design a plaza expansion, Salish Square, to the south of the original building to be used for proper public gatherings and events, which was then constructed in game by TheeHawaiian.
Two wings, or halls, connected in the center by a rotunda make up a bulk of the capitol complex. In the wings are the offices for the House of Representatives and Architect of the Capitol. The rotunda acts as the House Chamber, with seats for all members of the legislature facing a dais holding seats for the Speaker, House Clerk, and Dean. Ironically there have been almost no instances of legislative sessions within the capitol, instead Discord is favored.
History
Earlier Plans
WIP
Early 2023
On March 10, 2023 a build contest opened for the capitol, applicants had to design a building that fit within a four by four chunk zone on the coast of Olympia. Two applicants submitted similar designs, Setrus proposed a design based on the real life United States Capitol and Washington State Capitol, notably it was intended to be built outside the intended zone instead being built in place of the uncompleted national museum where the building sits today. Arathorn52 proposed a design with all quartz walls and a larger central rotunda. The contest had 23 total votes, with 22 voting for Setrus' design, and as such construction started on April 15 after minor design changes.
The building was infamous for its heavy quartz usage, requiring a nationwide quartz drive and favored deals with Cascadian suppliers. Construction was done primarily by Setrus who then employed HibachiBeamz later on to construct the interior. On April 18, two days into the Presidency of AghastBlock, the capitol was finished and considered usable with its first major use not coming until the presidential inauguration of Setrus and subsequent firework shows on May 21. It is worthy to note that a multi-hour long argument occurred between Setrus and Moxie over the decision of replacing the spruce hedges around the capitol with azalea leaves, Moxie was pro-azalea and Setrus was pro-spruce.
Modern Day
Since its construction, the capitol has been rooted in Cascadian culture, its presence existing in meme and political posters and videos across the years. It has also been the target of several threats by Cascadian adversaries such as the Rocky Mountain Federation, Texas, and California. The town of Bakhmut was made largely with the goal of eventually overclaiming Olympia and the capitol, however failed to do so before the removal of overclaim. During the height of the Great American War, Texan officials stormed the capitol building and considered it under their control, however were soon trapped within after the entrance was sealed.
There have been multiple redesigns and expansions of the capitol complex over the years, including the addition of the Salish Square plaza in 2025 and the planned 2026 full interior and partial exterior redesign.
Interior
Capitol Rotunda
WIP
East and West Wings
WIP
Exterior
Salish Square
Included in Salish Square, also called the Capitol Plaza, are five flower gardens separated by narrow streets that feed into a central roundabout. It is ordained by four Douglas Fir trees, a species notably on the flag of Cascadia, with a stone statue at the center of sayerleft holding the flag with reverence.
Major Events
The Capitol and the surrounding grounds have played host to several events in Cascadian History, including the 10th Presidential Inauguration, various presidential addresses, Freedom Day 2025, the November 2025 Halloween Event, and other unofficial events.