On December 17, 2024, U.S. Ambassador to Mexico Ken Salazar, U.S. Department of State Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations' Ambassador William Moser, embassy leadership, and Mexican government officials gathered to dedicate the new U.S. Embassy Mexico City. This milestone event celebrates a facility designed to support one of the United States' most significant diplomatic missions.
The dedication ceremony featured remarks from Ambassador Salazar, Ambassador Moser, and CEO of AT&T in Mexico Mónica Aspe. The event included performances by the Ballet Folklórico de Mexico de Amalia Hernandez and Grammy-winning artists Jesse & Joy. Ambassador Salazar and Ambassador Moser unveiled the bronze plaque commemorating the new facility.
The new embassy is a significant investment in Mexico City, Mission Mexico, North America, and the Western Hemisphere. Designed by Tod Williams Billie Tsien Architects and Davis Brody Bond Architects, and constructed by Caddell Construction, the project has invested $310 million into the local economy and generated 2,500 jobs - 1,800 of which were in Mexico City.
The new U.S. Embassy Mexico City is designed to accommodate the operational demands of one of the largest U.S. diplomatic missions globally. The facility will consolidate 39 government agencies and over 1,700 staff currently based in different locations in Mexico City. The expanded consular section supported by industry-leading technology will expedite the experience of hundreds of thousands of visitors annually.
A model of optimal building performance, the new embassy integrates advanced security, sustainability, resilience, and accessibility features. The facility is projected to achieve Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED®) Gold certification for demonstrating environmental stewardship, energy efficiency, and water conservation. Highlights include self-generating power through solar panels, innovative rainwater irrigation, on-site water treatment and storage, and draught-resistant native plants landscaping. Over 350 trees were planted in and around the embassy site.
As part of OBO's Art in Embassies program, the embassy features curated pieces by U.S. and Mexican artists, fostering a cultural dialogue between the two countries. The beloved Benjamin Franklin Center, an American Space, will move on-site and continue providing educational resources and opportunities for the public to share cultural exchanges. Increased public transportation options at the new location will improve accessibility.
OBO has invested $2 billion in five major projects across Mexico – four new consulate facilities located in Guadalajara, Hermosillo, Nogales, and Mérida, and the new embassy in Mexico City. Joining existing facilities in Ciudad Juarez, Matamoros, Tijuana, Monterrey, and Nuevo Laredo, these 10 diplomatic facilities reflect the United States' commitment to a shared future with Mexico.
Learn more about the new U.S. Embassy Mexico City and new Mission Mexico facilities.
OBO provides the most effective facilities for United States diplomacy abroad. Since the start of the Department's Capital Security Construction Program in 1999, OBO has completed 183 new diplomatic facilities and has 49 active projects in design or construction worldwide.
