Monday, June 22, 2015

Vietnam House

My Doors Open wanderings also took me to Vietnam House in the Glebe. Built in 1913, this Spanish Colonial house now serves as the residence for the Vietnamese ambassador.




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  1. CloudiaJune 22, 2015 at 12:03 AM

    A lovely home!








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  2. LindaJune 22, 2015 at 12:06 AM

    So beautiful and elegant!

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  3. OlivierJune 22, 2015 at 4:13 AM

    tres belle maison, l'interieur est superbe

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  4. RevrunnerJune 22, 2015 at 5:50 AM

    Awesome wood furniture!

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  5. VPJune 22, 2015 at 6:24 AM

    Not much of Vietnamese in this house, probably only the wonderful wooden chairs...

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  6. biebkriebelsJune 22, 2015 at 6:42 AM

    I agree with VP, I think they are not allowed to change much in the house.

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  7. HalcyonJune 22, 2015 at 6:56 AM

    Beautiful, both inside and out!

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  8. The Happy WhiskJune 22, 2015 at 7:34 AM

    This one I don't like. Too cluttered looking, yet neatly placed but cluttered at the same time.

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  9. KateJune 22, 2015 at 7:49 AM

    The Colonial house is an interesting architectural selection for the Vietnamese ambassador--unusual combination of cultures!

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  10. GreensboroDailyPhotoJune 22, 2015 at 9:07 AM

    A lovely home and interesting juxtaposition of styles and cultures. That's great you were allowed to photograph.

    Janis
    GDP

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  11. TexWisGirlJune 22, 2015 at 9:27 AM

    very elegant!

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  12. William KendallJune 22, 2015 at 10:15 AM

    @Cloudia: I certainly think it is.

    @Linda: the architect really outdid himself back in the day.

    @Olivier: merci!

    @Revrunner: it's so unusual, too.

    @VP: well, also some of the decorations, things in cabinets, that sort of thing.

    @Marianne: architecturally speaking, no, but personal items are another matter.

    @Halcyon: thanks!

    @Whisk: admittedly tastes do differ.

    @Janis: it's a nice place, set on a fairly quiet street.

    @Tex: it is.

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  13. Luis GomezJune 22, 2015 at 10:31 AM

    Love this series that you are working on William.

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  14. Jackie McGuinnessJune 22, 2015 at 10:33 AM

    Interesting decor, too cluttered for me as well. Very cool to get inside these buildings.

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  15. JudyJune 22, 2015 at 11:02 AM

    Nice! I love the wood table and stools.

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  16. RedPatJune 22, 2015 at 11:16 AM

    Quite a contrast between interior and exterior, William.

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  17. TamagoJune 22, 2015 at 11:44 AM

    That's a pretty house. I like those table and chairs with very unique-looking legs! Never seen furniture like that. Wonder if it's from Vietnam.

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  18. William KendallJune 22, 2015 at 11:49 AM

    @Luis: it's a great photo source, this event, though this year I'm not posting in any particular order!

    @Jackie: it is fun to get into these places.

    @Judy: so did I. Very unusual.

    @RedPat: it's a pretty neighbourhood, and there are quite a number of embassies or ambassador homes within a short walk of this one.

    @Tamago: I imagine they must be. I've never seen furniture like that in other places here.

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  19. LowellJune 22, 2015 at 12:02 PM

    It's quite beautiful and I'd expect a red roof on a house for a commie! (Just kidding!!!!!) A lot of things change in 50 years!

    Re your comment on Ocala:

    You say peculiar
    we say Ocala.

    Heh, heh!

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  20. StuartJune 22, 2015 at 12:05 PM

    Looks like the ambassador's taste runs towards the modern. Very cool place.

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  21. RedJune 22, 2015 at 1:02 PM

    Beautiful place. You emphasized the furniture.

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  22. KarlJune 22, 2015 at 2:30 PM

    This Doors Open series is really interesting, William !

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  23. cieldequimperJune 22, 2015 at 2:30 PM

    Surprising architecture!

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  24. MarleenJune 22, 2015 at 3:07 PM

    It almost looks like a museum.

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  25. KayJune 22, 2015 at 3:39 PM

    I wouldn't have imagined Spanish colonial and Vietnamese as a combination but the interior looks fairly neutral.

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  26. NormaJune 22, 2015 at 3:46 PM

    I really need to get into diplomatic service. But then, one of my editors once said that would lead to World War III....

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  27. Janey and Co.June 22, 2015 at 5:50 PM

    The Ambassador is living very well...as would be expected.

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  28. Geoff WilkinsonJune 22, 2015 at 6:44 PM

    That's a great looking exterior and the gardens don't look to shabby either...

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  29. William KendallJune 22, 2015 at 7:14 PM

    @Lowell: hah! Well the roof precedes the current owner!

    @Stuart: I do like it.

    @Red: yes, I wanted the furnishings to take priority this time out.

    @Karl: thank you!

    @Ciel: it's a lovely style of architecture.

    @Marleen: yes, it does.

    @Kay: the combination of architecture and the way they decorate does seem to work.

    @Norma: I wouldn't be cut out for diplomacy.

    @Janey: it's a very pleasant house, and a good neighbourhood.

    @Geoff: the gardens are nicely taken care of, and they've got the park right out the back door.

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  30. Mari CollierJune 22, 2015 at 8:04 PM

    Beautiful place and fantastic furniture. It's always amazing how well most diplomats live.

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  31. RandyJune 22, 2015 at 9:40 PM

    Nice looking home.

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  32. LindaJune 23, 2015 at 12:13 AM

    Neat! Open Days is a marvelous custom!

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  33. Jan K. alias AfanjaJune 23, 2015 at 6:46 AM

    I like the outside of the building and the garden that's surrounding it.

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  34. Jenn JilksJune 23, 2015 at 7:34 AM

    It's a beautiful one!

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  35. Jenn JilksJune 23, 2015 at 7:34 AM

    P.S. Love the header!

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  36. PerthDailyPhotoJune 23, 2015 at 9:27 AM

    Goodness this is a lovely residence William, the furniture is pretty fantastic.

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  37. EG CameraGirlJune 23, 2015 at 1:00 PM

    Very attractive, inside and out.

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  38. orvokkiJune 23, 2015 at 11:40 PM

    Lovely house.
    Hugs

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  39. William KendallJune 20, 2019 at 8:47 AM

    @Mari: this is certainly a nice place.

    @Randy: definitely.

    @Linda: it is indeed.

    @Jan: so do I.

    @Jennifer: indeed.

    @Grace: I agree.

    @EG: very much so.

    @Orvokki: thanks!

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