"The introduction of another country, is the arrival to its embassy"

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The idea of designing a German embassy in Amman came from a personal experience; being the first Embassy I ever visited, which grew the interest in me of how diplomatic representation of different countries could be expressed clearly in architecture. The German Embassy in Amman -which takes a place in a residential building- was in actual need for expansion to fit the growing numbers of visitors and tasks, specially after the Syrian crisis. The project aims to solve an existing functional need in a sustainable approach, as well as proposing a new way of presenting diplomatic architecture with a welcoming image, 

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The new German Embassy in Amman proposal is designed to create a cultural landmark in Amman, which challenges the common image of embassy design as blocking secure buildings turning its back to the city, and improve it into a more encouraging and welcoming image. In addition to the primary functions of an embassy (chancellery, consulate, and Attaché), The new proposal offers a cultural exchange pavilion, public library, cultural exchange cafe, auditorium, and annual events plazas, all which are allocated "outside the security edge" in an open public space functions as a socio-cultural exchange hub.