Farfam Studio | Italy on Instagram: "The British Embassy in Washington, DC features decorative railings that were designed by architect Edwin Lutyens in 1928 as part of the building's architectural elements. *** Sir Edwin Lutyens (1869-1944) was one of Britain's most prominent and influential architects. He's particularly known for: 1. His instrumental role in designing and planning New Delhi, India, including the Rashtrapati Bhavan (formerly Viceroy's House) and many other significant government buildings, earning him the nickname "the architect of the British Empire" 2. His contribution to English country house design, where he developed what became known as the "Lutyens style" - a fusion of English vernacular and classical traditions 3. His war memorials, most notably the Cenotaph
