Embassy of the Kingdom of Spain
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Interpretive architectural study of the catalogued property.
2375 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20037
Dark glass rises behind the preserved façades of nineteenth century rowhouses. The chancery and consular section occupy the same Pennsylvania Avenue address.
| Fact | Value | Basis and sources |
|---|---|---|
| Constructed | 1990; earlier façades | verified 1990 delivery of the modern office building; retained rowhouse façades date to the 1880s. |
| Diplomatic use | 1991 (reported) | estimated Reported move to Pennsylvania Avenue. Some secondary accounts give 1994; this is not treated as a second construction date. |
| Neighborhood | West End | verified The DC assessment neighborhood is Foggy Bottom. |
| Architect | George Kalimaris | verified Modern building attribution, Architecture of Compromise, printed p. 122. Architects of the retained façades are not established. |
| Rooms | 135 | estimated; Low-confidence estimate for the chancery office/reception building. 69,461 sq ft × 0.58 room-floor fraction ÷ 300 sq ft average counted room = about 135 rooms; sensitivity range 90–210. This is not a surveyed inventory. |
| Floor area | 69,461 sq ft | verified DC CAMA gross building area, SSL 0038 0040; not inferred from the model. |
| Site area | 11,559 sq ft | verified Assessment land area for SSL 0038 0040, approximately 1,074 m². |
| 2026 Value | $43,834,730 | verified DC tax year 2026 assessment, SSL 0038 0040. Tax assessment, not a sale price. |
Scope and Evidence
The model distinguishes the retained rowhouse fronts from the office building behind them. The nearby houses at 24th and L Streets are context, not additional Spanish properties.
Exterior proportions follow photographs and the DC footprint. Unseen façade details remain interpretive. The acquisition date is unresolved.
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Research Questions
Where Is Embassy of the Kingdom of Spain?
2375 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20037.
When Was Embassy of the Kingdom of Spain Built?
Constructed: 1990; earlier façades. Record status: verified. 1990 delivery of the modern office building; retained rowhouse façades date to the 1880s. Verified in the record on 2026-10-29.
Who Designed Embassy of the Kingdom of Spain?
Architect: George Kalimaris. Record status: verified. Modern building attribution, Architecture of Compromise, printed p. 122. Architects of the retained façades are not established. Verified in the record on 2026-10-29.
What Is the Floor Area of Embassy of the Kingdom of Spain?
Floor area: 69,461 sq ft. Record status: verified. DC CAMA gross building area, SSL 0038 0040; not inferred from the model. Verified in the record on 2026-10-29.
What Is the Site Area of Embassy of the Kingdom of Spain?
Site area: 11,559 sq ft. Record status: verified. Assessment land area for SSL 0038 0040, approximately 1,074 m². Verified in the record on 2026-10-29.
What Is the 2026 Value of Embassy of the Kingdom of Spain?
2026 Value: $43,834,730. Record status: verified. DC tax year 2026 assessment, SSL 0038 0040. Tax assessment, not a sale price. This is a tax assessment, not a verified sale price or market valuation. Verified in the record on 2026-10-29.