Bünsowska villan, National Romantic villa in Diplomatstaden, Stockholm, Sweden.
Bünsowska villan is a red brick residence at Nobelgatan 17 in the Diplomatstaden neighborhood, built across multiple stories. Large windows offer views toward Djurgårdsbrunnsviken's waterfront.
The house was built in 1919 for consul Robert Bünsow and kept his name for decades. From 1939 to 1968, it served as the British Embassy before shifting to other purposes.
The building blends National Romantic forms with Nordic Classical details, visible in its curved roof edges and overall design. The red brick exterior shapes the character of the Diplomatstaden neighborhood.
The house sits in an upscale residential area directly on the water and can be viewed from outside. The surroundings are walkable, with paths along the shoreline.
The building was purchased by the Saudi Arabian government in 2010, becoming one of the country's most expensive private properties. This acquisition marked a major shift in the house's role.
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