Australian office Bates Smart has unveiled their design for the new Australian Embassy to the United States to be located in the diplomatic heart of Washington, D.C. Developed in partnership with local firm KCCT, the new building will provide the embassy with a contemporary workspace with views to the White House.

Morning View North of Entrance from Massachusetts Ave. Image Courtesy of Bates Smart

Australian office Bates Smart has unveiled their design for the new Australian Embassy to the United States to be located in the diplomatic heart of Washington, D.C. Developed in partnership with local firm KCCT, the new building will provide the embassy with a contemporary workspace with views to the White House.
View North of Atrium Hub spaces. Image Courtesy of Bates Smart

Bates Smart?s design draws inspiration from the Australian landscape, allowing the building to become a symbol for their home country.?The environmentally sensitive design embodies the spirit of Australia through direct references to the distinctive Australian landscape: its bright and clear natural light and open skies, its warm materiality and its vast scale,? said the architects in a press release. ?The use of these associations will create a civic building and symbol of Australia that is both enduring and welcoming.?

Morning view West of Eastern Elevation from 16th Street. Image Courtesy of Bat...