{"id":365610,"date":"2024-11-06T07:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-11-06T05:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/informante.web.na\/?p=365610"},"modified":"2024-11-05T17:24:38","modified_gmt":"2024-11-05T15:24:38","slug":"u-s-embassy-in-windhoek-recognised-as-best-government-building-project","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/informante.web.na\/?p=365610","title":{"rendered":"U.S. Embassy in Windhoek recognised as best government building project"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Staff Reporter<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">THE United States (U.S.) Embassy in Klein Windhoek, completed and inaugurated last year, has been recognised as the Best Project in the Government Building category by Engineering News-Record (ENR) in its Global Best Projects competition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">ENR explained that the Global Best Projects Awards aim to celebrate the most innovative and impactful construction projects worldwide, emphasising resilience and ingenuity in overcoming complex challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"819\" src=\"https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/US-Embassy-in-Windhoek-recognised-as-best-government-building-project-1024x819.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-365612\" srcset=\"https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/US-Embassy-in-Windhoek-recognised-as-best-government-building-project-1024x819.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/US-Embassy-in-Windhoek-recognised-as-best-government-building-project-300x240.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/US-Embassy-in-Windhoek-recognised-as-best-government-building-project-768x614.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/US-Embassy-in-Windhoek-recognised-as-best-government-building-project-375x300.jpeg 375w, https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/US-Embassy-in-Windhoek-recognised-as-best-government-building-project-238x190.jpeg 238w, https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/US-Embassy-in-Windhoek-recognised-as-best-government-building-project-131x105.jpeg 131w, https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/US-Embassy-in-Windhoek-recognised-as-best-government-building-project.jpeg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">BEST GOVERNMENT BUILDING: Photo of United States (U.S.) Embassy in Klein Windhoek. Photo: U.S. Embassy Namibia.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThis esteemed recognition highlights the exceptional design and construction efforts behind the embassy, which reflects the United States\u2019 commitment to fostering strong diplomatic relationships worldwide through the built environment,\u201d the U.S. Embassy said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The embassy explained that ENR\u2019s judges examined 120 projects this year, and from these, 35 projects from 19 countries were selected as outstanding. The U.S. Embassy added that the award will be featured in ENR\u2019s 16 December issue, with the formal presentation taking place at ENR\u2019s virtual Global Best Projects awards event on 19 December.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cSkidmore, Owings &amp; 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,\u201d the embassy added.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Staff Reporter THE United States (U.S.) Embassy in Klein Windhoek, completed and inaugurated last year, has been recognised as the Best Project in the Government Building category by Engineering News-Record (ENR) in its Global Best Projects competition. 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