US Embassy New Office Annex

The annex buildings for the US Embassy in Manila aimed to take international standards of design, anthropometrics, and building safety and reconcile them with Filipino design sensibilities. The highly secure, imposing masses of the programming were balanced out by a tiering scheme with expansive roofs reminiscent of rice terraces. The exterior treatment for the walls took inspiration from local weaving patterns.

Typology: Institutional

Location: Manila City, Philippines

Client: United States of America