Embassy of The Czech Republic, Washington DC Building, Project, American Design, Image
Embassy of The Czech Republic Washington DC, United States
Czech Republic Embassy – design by Your Building Here, architects
Aug 25, 2010
Embassy of The Czech Republic, Washington DC
Architects : Your Building Here
EMBASSY OF THE CZECH REPUBLIC, WASHINGTON D.C.
Embassy of The Czech Republic Washington D.C., United States of America
The project was for an architectural competition for a new Embassy of the Czech Republic in the United States. As such, it was to represent the culture and spirit of this country abroad.
The first objective by architects Your Building Here was to create a project appropriate in size and character to the surrounding neighborhood. At the same time, it was critical to have a structure that would fulfill the functions of an embassy, to tread as lightly on the environment as possible, to use morphology of the site to form the architecture and to blend the building into its surroundings.
The architects decided on several low-story buildings arranged in terraces and laced with garden plots. Certain areas were closed and put underground due to security requirements.
Because of such requirements, it was necessary to sink one-third of the structure. Despite this, Your Building Here managed to “connect” the green roofs and gardens to the park and forest surrounding the site, and provide long, clear views from the building.
Your Building Here turned the strict security needs of the structure into an advantage – the complex has a high level of privacy from the nearby streets. The idea was to provide a sense of refuge and familiarity inside its walls while blending in with nature. Openness, dignity, sustainability and respect for the surroundings and the neighbors were our main goals.
The Embassy has a north-south orientation and is divided into four core buildings – consulate, office, representation and residence. All four are located in the back part of the site and are connected for easy access. The project is aimed at LEED certification. Your Building Here have carefully designed the complex’s energy systems and materials to conform to the strictest environmental standards.
Embassy of The Czech Republic Washington DC – Building Information
Architects: Yianna Bouyioukou, Marija Volkman, Tomas Ciesla
Type: Competition
Client: Czech Republic, Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Location: Washington D.C., USA
Building Size: 50,000 sqft
Project Year: 2009
Visualization: Tomas Toegel
Embassy of The Czech Republic images from Your Building Here
Location: Washington D.C., USA
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