<ul><li>Australian architecture studio Bates Smart has designed a new embassy in Washington DC, replacing the 1960s facility on the same property.</li><li>The embassy's design draws inspiration from Australia's emerging architectural culture and the monolithic forms of its landscape.</li><li>The 9,890-square meter complex features a monolithic form clad with glass and copper panels, creating varying degrees of openness.</li><li>The embassy's interior incorporates Australian timber and showcases Indigenous artworks, aiming for LEED Gold and Greenstar ratings.</li></ul>

Bates Smart creates "uniquely Australian" monolithic embassy in Washington DC

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