The Architecture of Diplomacy

June 4, 2010   1:00 pm - 4:30 pm

Building an embassy challenges a nation to reflect on how it wants to be perceived abroad, and how it perceives itself. For example, in 1960, Denmark established itself as a progressive and design-conscious country when it built Washington, D.C.’s first modern embassy. Hear architects, historians, and diplomats discuss the opportunities and challenges of representing national values on foreign soil.

Speakers:

Louis Becker, principal partner of Henning Larsen Architects.

Stephen Kieran, FAIA, founding partner of KieranTimberlake

Dr. Jane C. Loeffler, MCP, PhD, author of The Architecture of Diplomacy: Building America’s Embassies (Princeton Architectural Press, 1998)

Kent Martinussen, CEO, Danish Architecture Center

James Timberlake, FAIA, founding partner of KieranTimberlake

Ambassador Richard Swett, moderator

Entry to the Museum for this program will be available only through the Museum's F Street entrance beginning at 12pm on Friday, June 4th.

The Architecture of Diplomacy is co-presented by the National Building Museum and the Embassy of Denmark

Continuing Education Credits: 3.5 LU

Members: $12
Students: $FREE
Public: $20

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