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    A ‘House of Sweden’ in Wellington, New Zealand

    Ware, Michael

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    Date
    2010
    Citation:
    Ware, M. (2010). A ‘House of Sweden’ in Wellington, New Zealand. (Unpublished document submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Architecture (Professional)). Unitec Institute of Technology, Auckland, New Zealand. Retrieved from https://hdl.handle.net/10652/1515
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    Abstract
    A paradigm shift in embassy architecture has been initiated by The Swedish National Property Board, culminating in the ‘House of Sweden’, Washington D.C. This project attempts to extend that initiative for the design of a House of Sweden in Wellington, New Zealand; it has relationships and integration with the host country. The process of design explorations investigated how research by design was employed to formulate a conclusion. The stance taken renounces the notion of representational architecture that is prominent in embassy typology and concentrated solely on good architectural principles. Security is a highly influential factor in embassy architecture. The design was no more or no less secure than that of the Washington ‘House of Sweden’, but has addressed the security issues while not allowing the embassy to become an isolated entity within the building. The overall development of the project has been determined by the urban context in which it is sited. The project provides the traditional embassy and consulate activities. However, the unusual inclusion of a shared double staircase component in the building, links Wellington waterfront to the suburban area beyond. It allows the public an ability to engage, interact, dwell and enjoy the volume of the new House of Sweden. It thus creates a ‘true’ transparency that is more than just the proverbial glass box architecture.
    Keywords:
    Embassy architecture, Urban context, Design for security
    ANZSRC Field of Research:
    120101 Architectural Design
    Degree:
    Master of Architecture (Professional)
    Supervisors:
    Mitrovic, Branko; Chaplin, David
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    This digital work is protected by copyright. It may be consulted by you, provided you comply with the provisions of the Act and the following conditions of use: Any use you make of these documents or images must be for research or private study purposes only, and you may not make them available to any other person. You will recognise the author's and publishers rights and give due acknowledgement where appropriate.
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