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United States Embassy A barren stretch of beachfront between the Bay of Oman and the Hajar Mountains provided the dramatic site for this United States Embassy. Referring to traditional Islamic architecture, this 70,000 square foot, two-level chancery is organized around open and enclosed landscaped courtyards. These separate the building into four functional zones ranging from a public area containing reception and lobby spaces to secure zones housing diplomatic offices and the communications center. A double-walled perimeter system, whose outer screenwall is polychromatic banded stone, affords both sun control and security. |
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