Sneak Peak: Inside DC Embassies and Ambassadorial Residences

We just got back from the fantastic Modern Embassy Walking Tour led by Dwell Magazine editor Aaron Britt. We rushed to share some photos and info with you that are hot off the [press] digital camera. The European Embassies we visited all boasted of their high environmental standards, which are tougher than the U.S. requirements. The Embassies showcase stunning "green" design and products. More photos and info below the jump...

Shown are the Finnish Embassy, the Italian Embassy, Hillary and Bill Clinton's current DC home, and our dog Cassidy enjoying the Swiss Ambassador's recycled glass floor. We plan to show you more on the Finnish Embassy, Swiss Ambassador's residence, and Danish Ambassador's residence, just as soon as our feet and camera recover! Thanks to Dwell for organizing the great tour and thanks to the Embassies for allowing us and our dog into your amazing spaces.

(Images: Rachael Grad)

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About 2 years ago I did the UN Amabassador from Iraq's apartment in Manhattan. Traditional and ornate was what he went with. Not my taste but I was pleased with how it all came together.

posted by queenbee1230 on May 22nd 2009 at 3:28pm
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Diplomatic missions and homes are much more modest here in Geneva.

posted by mschatelaine on May 22nd 2009 at 4:02pm
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Two weeks ago I went on the EU Embassy tour, and made a point to visit these buildings. They were fantastic. Many of them will happily welcome visitors (That's precisely what they built them for) and will arrange for private tours if you can gather a small group.

posted by magdelane on May 22nd 2009 at 9:05pm
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I fail to understand how anything so oversized can be called "green".
I also don't understand how a stick of 50 year old furniture of the then freshly invented modern style, can be called "retro" (as so many posters do) But I guess that second, groovy misnomer, should be commented on elsewhere.

posted by Nani on July 15th 2009 at 3:41pm
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