[wanabidii] Press Releases: United States Dedicates New U.S. Embassy to the Holy See

You are subscribed to Press Releases for U.S. Department of State. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Press Releases: United States Dedicates New U.S. Embassy to the Holy See 09/09/2015 04:20 PM EDT United States Dedicates New U.S. Embassy to the Holy See Media Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC September 9, 2015 In an important symbol of our commitment and enduring friendship with the Holy See, U.S. Ambassador to the Holy See Kenneth F. Hackett, Under Secretary for Management Patrick F. Kennedy, and the Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations Director Lydia Muniz, alongside local officials, dedicated the new U.S. Embassy chancery building in Rome today. The newly renovated chancery building provides a secure and modern workspace for embassy staff and incorporates various systems efficiency upgrades to conserve resources and reduce operating costs. The building is the first U.S. diplomatic facility to obtain certification in Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED®) in the Existing Buildings: Operations and Maintenance system. Davis Brody Bond Architects and Planners of New York, New York, is the architect, and NIKA/EMR, a joint venture, of Rockville, Maryland, is the construction contractor. Since 1999, as part of the Department’s Capital Security Construction Program, the Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations (OBO) has completed 122 new diplomatic facilities and has an additional 46 projects in design or under construction. OBO’s mission 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 represent American values and the best in American architecture, engineering, technology, sustainability, art, culture, and construction execution. For more information on the project, please visit overseasbuildings.state.gov/releases/kits, or contact Christine Foushee at FousheeCT@state.gov or (703) 875-4131. The Office of Website Management, Bureau of Public Affairs, manages this site as a portal for information from the U.S. State Department. External links to other Internet sites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views or privacy policies contained therein. Stay connected with the State Department:       External links found in this content or on Department of State websites that go to other non-Department websites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views or privacy policies contained therein.  Update your subscriptions, modify your password or email address, or stop subscriptions at any time on your Subscriber Preferences Page. You will need to use your email address to log in. If you have questions or problems with the subscription service, please visit subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com. This service is provided to you at no charge by U.S. Department of State. This email was sent to wanabidii@googlegroups.com using GovDelivery, on behalf of: U.S. Department of State · 2201 C Street NW · Washington, DC 20520

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