But she said a building as old as Assembly Hall can be renovated thoroughly and still retain its character. "Some walls are going to have to be knocked down," Subtil said.

Old City Hall, left, the new Virginia General Assembly Building, center and the new legislative parking deck, right, are seen in this panoramic photo of East Broad Street in Richmond, on Sept. 17.

Last fall, the state completed construction of a new General Assembly Building and state parking garage, as well as the renovation of Old City Hall, left, a national historic landmark saved from ...

RICHMOND, Va. — The new home for Virginia’s legislative offices and a restoration of the Old City Hall building next door were among the top honorees at this year’s Golden Hammer awards.