HISTORY: The monumental entry doors to the Tokyo CMR were part of the original design and construction of the facility (completed 1926-31). Antonin Raymond, one of the architects was a student of Japanese culture and large periods of his practice were devoted to work there. The doors command attention, crafted by the Obayashi Corporation who
HISTORY: In 1976 Saudi Arabia decided to move its foreign embassy district from the port city of Jeddah to inland Riyadh. Every country had to build a new embassy in the new International Diplomatic Quarter, a remarkable site, which was near the surrounding desserts, the Saudi government assumed responsibility for its creation. Roads, schools, systems
HISTORY: The Department of State began identifying their valuable “collection items” in 1983 by having the first professional appraisal done of the items housed in their properties in the Rome Embassy. To date over 350 items described as tapestries and rugs have been identified. However, the government cataloging system used lacks details regarding the textiles
HISTORY: For over 30 years, twenty-seven of the largest body of Iwan Tirta’s batik wall art pieces from the 1970’s and 1980’s have hung in the US Embassy in Jakarta and served as a testament to the friendship between Iwan Tirta and the American community in Indonesia. Thanks to a partnership of Jakarta’s Museum Tekstil
HISTORY: Palacio Bosch is a significant urban and architectural landmark in Buenos Aires. Its design and construction (1910-18) enlisted the talents of notable European and Argentine architects, craftsmen, and designers to realize a highly unified and representative composition of landscape, architecture, and interiors. Together with the other major private residences constructed in Buenos Aires during
HISTORY: The Palazzo Margherita was designed by the distinguished Italian Architect Gaetano Koch and this gallery, with its stunning painted and gilt stucco decoration—with its excellent trompe-l’oeils – was executed by Giovanni Caprenesi, between 1886-1890 for Prince Boncompagni Ludovisi. It was named for Italy’s beloved Queen Mother Margherita when it became her residence at the
HISTORY: Today the Ambassador’s residence serves as a significant symbol of the diplomatic ties between Japan and the United States that have existed for over 150 years. In 1923, the Great Kanto earthquake and subsequent fire left much of the Minato neighborhood and Tokyo devastated. In 1925, plans were developed for a new ambassador’s residence,