Dutch embassies in context

The influence of local conditions in architectural intercontinental designs of Dutch embassy buildings

Student report (2023)

Authors

S.J.T. Kuijsters Architecture and the Built Environment

Contributors

I. Nevzgodin Heritage & Architecture - Architecture and the Built Environment (supervisor 1)
Faculty
Architecture and the Built Environment
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Published Date

20-04-2023

Language

English

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Faculty

Architecture and the Built Environment

Abstract

The design of embassies is a highly sensitive and important challenge. Two case studies of Dutch embassies in Africa designed by Dutch architects are chosen to investigate the way local conditions influence the design of Dutch
purpose-built embassies on other continents. A literature study was performed to compare the two case studies on three aspects: how the designs deal with local culture, climate and architecture. Data was analysed in the form of texts, drawings and photos. The results showed that both case studies dealt with the local conditions in a very similar way in all three aspects. The results could serve as a toolbox for designers without experience in the design of a building in another continent.