It will have 81 consular windows in a 7-story building, whose power supply will be guaranteed by solar panels. And it will have the Benjamin Franklin Center.
In 2021, the Office of Foreign Building Operations (OBO) of the US Department of State celebrated the completion of the structure of the new US embassy in Mexico City. Its completion was projected for the end of 2023 and, although there are still no details of its inauguration, there are details of how it will be designed and where it will be located.
Where is the new US embassy in CDMX?
The new US embassy in Mexico City will be located on the grounds of the former Colgate-Palmolive factory, on Casa de la Moneda Avenue, in the Irrigación Colony, north of the city, in the Miguel Hidalgo borough.
This choice of location is due to the rapid development of the neighborhood, characterized by residential, commercial, museum and cultural constructions. This environment reflects the dynamism of Mexico City as a vibrant and constantly evolving metropolis.
When was the first embassy built?
In 1961, the United States established its first embassy in Mexico City, underscoring the strategic importance of its location in one of the largest and most populous cities in the world.
As the political and economic capital of Mexico, Mexico City has been a crucial hub for diplomatic work between the two nations. The new embassy complex symbolizes long-term ties to the bilateral relationship and a permanent presence in Mexico.
What will the new embassy look like?
Architecture & Construction
Architects: Tod Williams Billie Tsien Architects / Davis Brody Bond Architects
General Contractor: Cadell Construction
Site Size: 34,000 m2
Project Budget: $943 million
Estimated Local Investment: $310 million
Construction contemplates an estimated workforce of 2,500 people, including 1,800 local workers, has been involved in the construction of the new embassy. Approximately $225 million has been spent on local materials and services related to the construction of the project. The building will be seven stories tall.
The new embassy is designed to streamline visitor flow with expanded consular space that includes 81 consular windows.
Art
Permanent art installations include commissions from celebrated American, Mexican-American, and Mexican artists, including Tara Donovan, Linda Lopez, Christopher Adams, and Omar Rodriguez.
Sustainability
The new complex incorporates rigorous sustainability and energy-saving goals to reduce environmental impact, optimize building performance, and improve resiliency.
Great emphasis was placed on reducing and reusing water use to protect the city’s endangered underground aquifer.
Although an exact date for the opening of the new embassy has not yet been announced, its construction marks an important milestone in the diplomatic history of the United States in Mexico, and is expected to strengthen ties between the two nations for years to come.
Source: politica.expansion
