Inside the Residence of the British Ambassador to Washington
A new book, The Architecture of Diplomacy: The Residence of the British Ambassador to Washington, gives a glimpse into the storied residence.
By Lindsey Campbell
Photography Eric Sander. © The Architecture of Diplomacy: The British Ambassador's Residence in Washington, Flammarion, 2014.
The British Ambassador's Residence, designed by renowned architect Sir Edwin Lutyens, has served as an architectural, historical and diplomatic figure for years. Now, in a new book, The Architecture of Diplomacy: The Residence of the British Ambassador to Washington, written by Anthony Seldon and Daniel Collings, readers are invited inside for a glimpse into the lavish interiors and magnificent gardens within the storied building.
With a forward by HRH The Prince of Wales, the book not only delves into the great architecture and work behind Lutyens' design but also the untold stories of important events from the past and people who visited throughout history.
Opening its doors in 1930, the residence marries British and American architecture and is Lutyens' only creation on American soil. The book, out in May, includes unpublished sketches of the interiors and gardens and features photographs of a stunning circular staircase—the only surviving example of a Lutyens spiral staircase—as well as images of the residence's orchid and private art collection.
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