You are subscribed to Africa for U.S. Department of State. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. New U.S. Embassy Windhoek, Namibia, Wins Best Government Building in Engineering News Record's Global Best Projects Competition 11/04/2024 10:21 AM EST Office of the Spokesperson HomeOffice of the SpokespersonPress Releases…New U.S. Embassy Windhoek, Namibia, Wins Best Government Building in Engineering News Record's Global Best Projects Competition hide New U.S. Embassy Windhoek, Namibia, Wins Best Government Building in Engineering News Record's Global Best Projects Competition Media Note November 4, 2024 The U.S. Department of State Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations (OBO) is proud to announce that the new U.S. Embassy Windhoek, Namibia, was awarded the Best Project in the Government Building category by Engineering News Record (ENR)'s Global Best Projects competition. This esteemed recognition highlights the exceptional design and construction efforts behind the embassy, which reflects the United States' commitment to fostering strong diplomatic relationships worldwide through the built environment. For 2024, the judges examined 120 projects—the most entries ENR ever received. From this pool, 35 projects located in 19 countries were selected as outstanding, showcasing OBO and our partners' remarkable achievements in global construction. Skidmore, Owings & Merrill was the design architect, and B.L. Harbert International constructed the embassy, with PAGE Architects serving as the architect of record. The new embassy exemplifies excellence in architecture, sustainability, and innovative construction practices. This recognition signifies the importance of modern embassies in promoting diplomacy and engagement in host countries. The embassy in Windhoek will serve as a vital hub for U.S. diplomatic efforts in Namibia, enhancing collaboration and cooperation. The award will be featured in the December 16 issue of ENR, alongside other outstanding projects from around the globe, and the official presentation will take place during ENR's virtual Global Best Projects awards event on December 19. OBO provides the most effective facilities for U.S. diplomacy abroad.  For further information and updates about the new U.S. Embassy Windhoek, please visit the OBO website. Tags Africa Building Operations Bureau of African Affairs Embassies and Consulates Namibia Office of the Spokesperson Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations Science, Technology, and Innovation Stay connected with the State Department: External links found in this content or on Department of State websites that go to other non-Department websites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views or privacy policies contained therein.  Update your subscriptions, modify your password or email address, or stop subscriptions at any time on your Subscriber Preferences Page. You will need to use your email address to log in. If you have questions or problems with the subscription service, please contact subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com. This email was sent to caterresearch9.news@blogger.com using GovDelivery Communications Cloud on behalf of: U.S. Department of State · 2201 C Street NW · Washington, DC 20520