Media coverage of Ennead’s design of The United States Embassy in Ankara, Türkiye continues with features in The Architect’s Newspaper and Azure Magazine.
As The Architect’s Newspaper describes, “It’s a strategically designed achievement that the new U.S. embassy in Ankara, Turkey appears so effortless. Ennead Architects has devised a campus that updates the International Style into what might be characteristic, metaphorically, of 21st-century Americana: Its structure seems to endorse transparency without actually offering much of it, and it’s crafted to recognize local architectural traditions yet remains recognizable to anyone familiar with D.C.’s federal white stacks.” Read the full article here.
The story in Azure Magazine quotes Ennead Partner Richard Olcott FAIA, saying “At the core of Ennead Architects’ work on this project is that it is specific to its location and emphasizes the power of place, creating the perfect blend of mission and culture,” says Design Partner Richard Olcott. “Through our close study of local building techniques, construction materials and historic traditions, the U.S. Embassy in Türkiye serves as an inspiring, flexible and collaborative workplace that accommodates the needs of dedicated staff and visitors alike.” Read the full article here and learn more about the project here.