U.S. Embassy Dakar, Senegal
Dakar, Senegal · Federal · Client: U.S. Department of State
Project details
Civil engineering and site planning support for the United States embassy facility in Dakar, Senegal.

Civil Engineering and Civil Engineering Design.
Cowen Design Group provides civil engineering, landscape architecture, and site planning services for government and commercial clients. The practice designs low-impact, sustainable utility systems and aesthetic outdoor environments for international embassies, federal buildings, and regional recreational and educational facilities.
ISA Certified Arborist
Alisa S.T. CowenOwner
Richard E. BurgoyneDirector of Engineering
Jeff LarioniSenior Civil Engineer
Navid Roshan-AfsharSenior Civil Engineer
Brian UtterbackSenior Civil Engineer
Ronan BartlettCivil Engineer
Natalie GandhiCivil Engineer
Joshua ThayerSenior Landscape Architect
Austin VirdinLandscape Architect
Halle CornejoFinance Manager / FSO
Comprehensive civil engineering solutions focused on low impact and sustainable practices.
Site design of land development projects for site access, site utilization, and utility systems. Work includes designing water and wastewater systems, stormwater management, parking, and local community connections.
Aesthetic and unique environmental designs for pedestrian, vehicle, and recreational activities.
Creation of unique indoor and outdoor environments attuned to the local ecosystem using native and regionally appropriate plant materials, sustainable environmental features, and functional surfaces.
Work in this area is organized into supported delivery tasks.
Support includes Regional.
Support includes site planning services to support local.
Support includes domestic.
Support includes international projects.
Design and engineering services to meet strict physical security and performance requirements.
Design of unique security features to control designated areas and provide a secure environment, utilizing strategic, discrete elements to implement physical security while respecting architectural aesthetics.
Efficient system designs that reduce operating costs and waste, including rainwater harvesting systems, wastewater treatment for reuse, and canopy trees or photovoltaic canopies to lower cooling demands.
Federal · Government · Defense · Education · Sports & Recreation · Commercial · Religious · Research Facilities
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