U.S. Embassy Compound New MSGQ, Freetown, Sierra Leone

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The project encompassed the design and construction of the New Marine Security Guard Quarters (MSGQ), which included new outdoor recreation areas, parking spaces, site improvements, and an access control facility. The MSGQ is a three-story structure with a partial basement and three sloped concrete canopies. The basement is accessible at grade level, accommodating the existing site’s slope, which exceeds 20% in certain areas.

The MSGQ features a reinforced cast-in-place concrete structural system, embodying modern design with high-quality finishes, advanced systems, and exceptional accessibility. Exterior finishes include formed metal wall panels, exposed sealed concrete, aluminum composite panels, and mechanically attached stone cladding. The roof design integrates a window washing chair rope descent system. 

Interior finishes consist mainly of stone flooring in the main living areas, tile and sealed concrete in baths and service areas, and carpet in the bedrooms. Gypsum ceilings are standard, with the exercise room featuring direct-applied acoustical tile and some living areas showcasing linear wood or metal panels. The site civil engineering includes grading, drainage, paving, landscaping, irrigation, and utility connections. New building services connect to existing onsite utilities, including sanitary sewer, domestic cold water, and the storm drainage system.