PROJECTS
US Embassy London
Location | London, England |
Region | Europe |
Material | ETFE, Steel Structure, Cable Structure |
Layers | 1 |
Architect | Kieran Timberlake |
Engineering | ARUP Birdair |
Application | Facade |
Market Sector | Institutional |
Size | 8125 sqm |
Year | 2017 |
Description
The New London US Embassy has a high-performance façade, with an ETFE outer envelope to screen excessive solar gain and glare, while allowing uniform distribution of natural light. Moreover, the reflective facade elements shift in colour according to the weather and the position of the sun.