Embassy of the Kingdom of Sweden
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Interpretive architectural study of the catalogued property.
2900 K Street NW, Washington, DC 20007
Light stone, glass and wood-grain balcony screens face the Potomac at House of Sweden. Opened in 2006, the building combines the embassy with public event spaces and apartments; the ambassador’s residence moved here in 2021.
| Fact | Value | Basis and sources |
|---|---|---|
| Constructed | 2004–2006 | verified |
| First diplomatic use | 2006 | verified Embassy staff moved in during August; inauguration followed on 23 October. Acquisition is a separate event. |
| Neighborhood | Georgetown | verified |
| Architect | Gert Wingårdh and Tomas Hansen | verified John Jessen / VOA Associates: architect of record. |
| Rooms | 65–155 est. | estimated; Planning estimate: rooms = building area × room-area fraction ÷ average room size. For this mixed office, residential and public property, assume 45%–65% of the recorded 81,000 sq ft is enclosed usable room area, with an average 350–550 sq ft per room. The range combines the low fraction with the larger room size and the high fraction with the smaller size, rounded outward to five rooms. Room allocation and average size are assumptions. Covers the recorded building area; the interior has not been independently measured. Estimated room range. |
| Floor area | 81,000 sq ft | verified Whole mixed-use architectural project; not embassy office only. |
| Site area | 20,300 sq ft | verified LANDAREA is 20,251 sq ft for parcel 1171/0814. The two possessory interests report no additional land; the neighboring federal parcel is excluded. |
| 2026 Value | $30.3 M | verified Three distinct assessments: $9,520,270 + $17,941,480 + $2,821,240. Tax assessment. |
| Acquired by Sweden | 2007 | verified DC records give 8 June 2007 for acquisition of the recorded interest. SFV dates the initial lease agreement to 2002; embassy occupation began in 2006. |
Scope and Evidence
The neighboring northern office tower is not House of Sweden and is excluded from this property study.
The current residence and representation apartment share this building. They do not add a second estate to the property database.
The DC postal address point lies on the north tower; the map marker is corrected to the actual south building.
Research Questions
Where Is Embassy of the Kingdom of Sweden?
2900 K Street NW, Washington, DC 20007.
When Was Embassy of the Kingdom of Sweden Built?
Constructed: 2004–2006. Record status: verified. Record reviewed on 2026-10-25.
Who Designed Embassy of the Kingdom of Sweden?
Architect: Gert Wingårdh and Tomas Hansen. Record status: verified. John Jessen / VOA Associates: architect of record. Record reviewed on 2026-10-25.
What Is the Floor Area of Embassy of the Kingdom of Sweden?
Floor area: 81,000 sq ft. Record status: verified. Whole mixed-use architectural project; not embassy office only. Record reviewed on 2026-10-25.
What Is the Site Area of Embassy of the Kingdom of Sweden?
Site area: 20,300 sq ft. Record status: verified. LANDAREA is 20,251 sq ft for parcel 1171/0814. The two possessory interests report no additional land; the neighboring federal parcel is excluded. Record reviewed on 2026-10-25.
What Is the 2026 Value of Embassy of the Kingdom of Sweden?
2026 Value: $30.3 M. Record status: verified. Three distinct assessments: $9,520,270 + $17,941,480 + $2,821,240. Tax assessment. This is a tax assessment, not a verified sale price or market valuation. Record reviewed on 2026-10-25.