The Utah State Capitol campus reflects the quality and craftsmanship that can be achieved when old world detailing is fused with today's construction technology. 

The traditional orders of Greek classical architecture can be found across the campus. This month's video focuses on the distinct differences in each classical order capital and highlights the Ionic capitals found on the North Capitol Building:

Doric Order:  Oldest of the three orders; features a simple, unadorned capital with a square abacus and rounded echinus.  Represents strength. 

• Modern Example: Utah State Capitol House and Senate Buildings (East and West buildings - 2004)

• Historic Example: the Parthenon  (Athens - 447 BC)

Ionic Order:  Known for its opposing scroll-shaped volutes; often features an egg-and-dart pattern between the volutes.  Represents beauty and refinement.

• Modern Example: North Capitol Building - 2025

• Historic Example: the Erechtheion (Athens - 421 BC)

Corinthian Order:  Tallest and most ornate of the three capitals; inverted bell shape with multiple tiers of carved acanthas leaves and volutes. Represents sophistication and elegance.

• Modern Example: Utah State Capitol Historic Building - 1916

• Historic Example: Temple of Zeus (Athens - 472 BC)