State architect

In 1883, governor Grover Cleveland appointed Perry to oversee construction activities at the state capitol.

Ware held the position until 1912, when he was removed from office and replaced by Herman Hoefer.

[2] In California, the Office of the State Architect (now Division of the State Architect) was created by the Field Act, which authorized the new office to develop design standards and quality control procedures for architectural work.

[3] Since 1832 in New South Wales there was a position of Colonial Architect responsible for public works.

Because the job often involves managing large staffs, projects, and budgets, state architects are usually senior members of the architectural profession.