Architecture as a Diplomatic Tool: A Proposal for the New American Embassy in Baghdad, Iraq

Abstract

This design thesis explores the design of a new American embassy for Baghdad, Iraq. The concept of symbolic representation of democratic virtues and the choice of an architectural idiom to represent the United States abroad are researched and discussed. Methods of incorporating symbolism into architecture and the role of architecture in a democratic society are also covered. Problems and possible design solutions raised in this thesis are explored in a case study for the U.S. Baghdad Embassy (plates included in an appendix). The design solution ranges from urban design issues to the development of ornamental patterns and motifs. The architectural idiom used in the design is a hybrid of western classical architecture and traditional Islamic architecture, with a primary focus on the study of local Arabic precedents.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 2006
Accession Number
ADA450341

Entities

People

  • Patrick J. Kolesiak

Organizations

  • University of Notre Dame

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Cyber
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Human Systems
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Birds
  • Congress
  • Department Of Homeland Security
  • Department Of State
  • Geography
  • Government Procurement
  • International Organizations
  • International Relations
  • National Governments
  • National Politics
  • Personnel Management
  • Political Systems
  • Public Administration
  • Public Policy
  • Recreation
  • Terrorists
  • Urban Areas

Readers

  • Military and Counterinsurgency Studies.
  • Political Violence and Terrorism Studies.
  • Software Engineering.