Wednesday night architectural preview, co-hosted by Capitol File magazine

The Washington Times

Inside the Beltway

By John McCaslin
June 26, 2006

Prime real estate
That was Swedish Ambassador Gunnar Lund and his wife, former Swedish Deputy Minister Kari Lotsberg, inviting guests to a sneak peek of the first House of Sweden ever erected outside of Sweden — along the banks of the Potomac River in Georgetown, at 29th and K streets Northwest.
When the modern, airy building officially opens later this year, it will showcase the Swedish Embassy (two floors), the secretariat, an event center, representatives of Swedish commerce, a large rooftop deck with breathtaking views of the Washington Harbor and 16 apartments — what's being called a "Swedish arena" to promote the country's interests.
Just a few of those on hand for the Wednesday night architectural preview, co-hosted by Capitol File magazine, were Afghan Ambassador Said Jawad and his wife, Shamim; former U.S. Ambassador to the Dominican Republic Charles Manatt; Rep. Mark Foley, Florida Republican; D.C. Council member and Georgetown neighbor Jack Evans; Kay Kendall of the Washington Ballet; Jim Glassman of the American Enterprise Institute; National Building Museum President Chase Rynd; and WMAL nighttime radio host Chris Plante.
Besides the embassy, we were intrigued to learn, Sweden has 30 consulates throughout the United States.