Diplomacy projects

Chief Mission Residence, US Embassy in Brasilia

PROJECT INFO

Location
Brasilia

Status
Built

Client
US Embassy in Brasilia

Type
Residential

Size
1.100 sq. meters

Other Features Architectural
Green Roof, Sustainability, Solar Shading, Masterplan

A modern expansion of the Chief Mission Residence in Brasilia, enhancing representational spaces and connectivity with innovative green features and versatile event amenities

The Chief Mission Residence in Brasília is a modern residence that has been the property of the US Government since 2013. However, the existing house did not have enough space for representational activities.

The Representational Area is a continuity of the existing veranda, with great views and solar exposure. An innovative green roof system with a thin water layer underneath it improves thermal comfort, allowing a pleasant view from the private spaces on the upper floor. A metallic pergola with automated sunshades minimizes heat gains from the salon’s glazed doors, tying up the original house and the expansion, and consolidating the connection of indoor and outdoor spaces.

The expansion of the existing residence included a representational area for multiple events typologies, a swimming pool, parking spaces, external shaded spaces as a continuity of the representational areas, catering, an industrial kitchen, guest restrooms, staff restrooms, and resting spaces, technical spaces, storage areas, a tennis court and landscape.