U.S. Embassy Rome Renovation
The U.S. Embassy Rome is housed in seven magnificent buildings, including the former Queen’s Palace. The oldest structure, the Piombino Wing, was constructed several hundred years ago. Preserving the character of this historic treasure is of critical importance to the United States as well as to the host nation.
Page completed numerous projects to continuously and meticulously upgrade the landmark property to accommodate state-of-the-art building systems, security, and technology without sacrificing its historic character. Architectural restoration, full electrical and mechanical systems upgrades, and a complete perimeter security upgrade—including annexing the neighboring compound with the original embassy into one unified campus—enhanced security, functionality, and accessibility. The team executed all work while maintaining operations of this fully functional, highly visible compound.
Historic preservation
Concealing new building systems and technologies in a respectful manner without disturbing the historic fabric required a thorough understanding and analysis of the existing buildings’ original construction assemblies and their structural characteristics. Careful study enabled the team to develop the most suitable, constructible design solutions.
Working within the confines of the original Post One and the physical limitations of the historic Palazzo Margherita, the team installed an equipment mezzanine to accommodate the electronics and make highly efficient use of the space/volume with minimal visual intrusion into the space’s historic character.
Balancing security and preservation
Showcasing Page’s expertise in balancing security and preservation, a new glass ceremonial entrance pavilion was seamlessly integrated at Palazzo Margherita without altering the historic space. The design discreetly incorporates essential security measures while conveying openness and transparency, and it successfully advanced through the local historic review by the Belle Arte in Rome.
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