US DOS Celebrates Ribbon-Cutting of New US Consulate Hermosillo, Dedication of New US Consulate Nogales

A ribbon-cutting ceremony was recently celebrated for the new U.S. Consulate Hermosillo (Mexico). The new consulate was designed by Richärd Kennedy Architects and constructed by B.L. Harbert International, with Page as architect of record.

With a total investment of $230 million, $40 million of which went directly into the local economy, the project has had a tangible impact on economic growth and development in the region. The facility integrates advanced energy-efficiency features, including solar panels, stormwater management systems and water-conserving landscaping practices, demonstrating a commitment to sustainable construction.

In addition, the new U.S. Consulate Nogales (Mexico) was also celebrated with a dedication. The new consulate, designed by Ennead Architects with Page as the architect of record, was also constructed by BL Harbert International, and involved a total investment of $203 million, with $70 million directly invested into the local economy.

The facility has a similar emphasis on sustainability through shading elements, native landscaping and renewable resources. Expanded consular services reinforce the vital economic and people-to-people ties between Arizona and Sonora, while the design and construction integrate local materials and art to celebrate the rich cultural heritage of the region on both sides of the border.

The new facilities in Mission Mexico advance OBO’s mission to provide the most effective facilities for U.S. diplomacy abroad, and will undoubtedly bear witness to the historic and important relationship between the people of Mexico and the people of the United States.

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