New US Embassy
Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations • Ankara, Turkey
Spacesmith acted as interior architect on the design of the new US Embassy in Ankara, Turkey for the US Department of State’s Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations (OBO). The new Embassy balances transparency and openness with security while honoring Turkey’s historic architecture. Meeting OBO’s sustainability, resilience, and stewardship goals, Spacesmith collaborated closely with prime architect Ennead on the design of a host of functional facilities that ensure a robust platform for US diplomacy abroad. Having achieved LEED Silver certification, the building exemplifies efficient design.
