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The Chancery
The Chancery is the Embassy's office building. It is located on the western edge of Georgetown in Washington. Along with the Ambassador's Residence and the old residence, it is situated on just over nine acres at the corner of Foxhall and Reservoir roads.
Architect Egon Eiermann received the commission in 1958 and aimed to design a structure intricately related to its function as well as to the terrain and surroundings. It was not an easy task, as the neighborhood is purely residential and the relatively small, sloping plot had to accommodate a building with 140 offices, an auditorium and a parking area. The building, completed in 1964, achieves an overall harmonious effect.
