SHOP ARCHITECT WINS CONTRACT TO DESIGN U.S EMBASSY COMPLEX IN SEOUL

WASHINGTON, United States – The Department of State selected SHoP Architects of New York, New York for the design of the new U.S. Embassy complex in Seoul, Korea.

In a statement, the Bureau of Overseas Building Operations said the multi-building complex will be situated on a 19.5-acre site in the Yongsan district of Seoul and that the new complex will include a Chancery, support facilities and a Marine Security Guard Residence.

“As part of the Department’s Capital Security Construction Program, the Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations has completed 133 new diplomatic facilities since 1999 with an additional 52 projects in design or under construction.

“The mission of the Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations is to provide safe, secure, and functional facilities that represent the U.S. government to the host nation and support our staff in the achievement of U.S. foreign policy objectives.

“These facilities should represent U.S. values and the best in U.S. architecture, engineering, technology, sustainability, art, culture, and construction execution”, the Bureau said.