In Milan, US studio SHoP Architects has began construction on the US new consulate, a 10-acre diplomatic campus. Located in the Piazzale Accursio area, the project takes cues from the site’s existing neoclassical architecture.

In fact, it will be organized around the Palazzina Liberty, a 20th-century neoclassical structure, which will be restored to function as main entrance point. The design will be highly symmetrical and SHoP will rebuild a covered walkway, stretching horizontally across the site and supported by Tuscan-style columns.

SHoP will add also a new cubic office building, rising above the surrounding low-lying volumes and feature milled stone panels.