Public & Diplomatic

Our public and diplomatic buildings are both stunning pieces of architecture and functional places of business. Whether we are designing embassies, courthouses, or other public buildings, we create environments that make crucial connections to their users and their communities. From historically preserved places to new iconic facilities, our buildings are representative and appropriate.

Featured Projects
U.S. Capitol Visitor Center
The new 580,000--SF Capitol Visitor Center is a project of historic dimension, creating a richer and more meaningful experience for the more than three million visitors annually. Designed to introduce visitors to the U.S. Capitol without compromising its integrity, the underground secure facility aims to inspire and educate with a sequence of visual events culminating in the entrance to the Capitol.

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British Embassy Rabat
The new British Embassy in Rabat provides a functional and attractive environment that responds to the cultural and climatological influences and technical and security requirements of a modern diplomatic center. Indoor and outdoor spaces incorporate local craftsmanship in an attempt to capture the culture of the host country while retaining a British identity.
The Food and Drug Administration Headquarters
The FDA, responsible for the safety of U.S. food, drugs, medical devices and cosmetics, employed more than 5,000 people in 40 buildings at 18 locations in the Washington, DC, area. To consolidate these facilities and create a consistent culture, the FDA acquired a two million-SF campus for a workplace environment that creates community, bolsters workflow and enhances operations.
Embassy of Singapore
When designing the Republic of Singapore’s embassy, located at the gateway to Washington’s new embassy district, RTKL hoped to capture the spirit of the country, while maintaining the complex’s stately appearance. The resulting design combines building form and landscape to express Singapore’s image as a lush garden city and a growing progressive country.
National Ground Intelligence Center
NGIC is the U.S. Army’s premiere institution for gathering, sorting, analysis and distribution of ground forces intelligence. The replacement for a functionally obsolete building, NGIC’s new headquarters meets their demand for secure and flexible operations that address the changing role of technology and the changing workforce in the analytical community.
Dave Thompson FAIA BSCP, LEED® , Senior Vice President
“We deliver sensitive, program-driven, life-cycle solutions that reflect constant collaboration with our clients and reflect a deep understanding of the complexities and intricacies of public buildings. We also incorporate security in a holistic value-added approach that respects design excellence. Whether we are fulfilling an IDIQ or designing for the GSA’s Excellence in Design program, our government design experts deliver timeless and sustainable environments that serve their users, their communities and their nations, today and well into the future.”
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