British Embassy, Moscow

The "transparent" glass structure and airiness of the new British Embassy in Moscow is designed to symbolise the openness in relations between the UK and Russia so it is appropriate that the building is equipped with a Delmatic open-protocol system controlling lighting throughout the complex.

The new building provides the Embassy with modern and efficient office accommodation and facilities so that it can best carry out its diplomatic, commercial, cultural and visa-issuing activities on behalf of Britain, and to project to the Russian people an up-to-date image of Britain today.

The 21,000 sq m complex consists of office and residential accommodation, swimming pool and squash courts, library and bar all constructed and supplied under the strictest security measures. The building seeks to display the best of British design and, in the words of the British Ambassador, is a "symbol of the best that contemporary Britain generates in design and the visual arts".

The high-security lighting management system provides energy-efficient switching and dimming of lighting and comprises custom built modules and panels.

Consultant � Taylor Woodrow and TME

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