Marylebone in City of Westminster in Greater London, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
Svenska Residenset i London
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The Swedish Residence in London
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, April 26, 2026
1. Svenska Residenset i London / The Swedish Residence in London Marker
Adressen Portland Place 27 har sedan 1921 utgjort bostad för den svenske ambassadören i London. Byggnaden ingår som en del i en större anläggning där den utgör kvarterets avslutning mot söder. Området kring Portland Place ritades och uppfördes av bröderna Adam med början 1776 och stod i stort sett färdigt 1780. Bröderna Adam är de främsta representanterna för brittisk arkitektur vid slutet av 1700-talet.
Den relativt enkla fasaden står i kontrast mot de välbevarade och rikt dekorerade inredningarna i representationsdelen. Stuckarbeten och snickerier är till stora delar ursprungliga från 1780-talet och utgör fina exempel på bröderna Adams inredningskonst.
Genom ett 999-årigt arrendekontrakt mellan ägaren baron Howard de Walden och den dåvarande svenske ambassadören baron Eric Kule Palmstierna kom Portland 27 i svensk besittning 1921. En av de mest kända representanterna för svensk nationalromantik, Torben Grut, samarbetade med det lokala arkitektkontoret Niven & Wigglesworth för att bygga om och transformera det stora radhuset för Sveriges räkning. Stall och ekonomibyggnader revs och ersattes av ett annex.
Statens fastighetsverk förvaltar (SFV) fastigheten. Den är en del av det svenska kulturarvet i utlandet.
27 Portland Place has been the residence of the Swedish Ambassador in London since 1921. The building forms part of a larger terrace and constitutes its southern boundary. The area around Portland Place was designed and built by the Adam brothers from 1776 and was largely finished by 1780. In the late 18th Century, the Adam brothers were the foremost representatives of British architecture.
The relatively modest façade contrasts with the well preserved and richly decorated interiors of the public rooms. The stucco work and woodwork are mainly original and represent fine examples of the interior design of the Adam brothers.
27 Portland Place came into Swedish tenure in 1921 through a 999-year lease agreement between the owner Baron Howard de Walden and the then Swedish Ambassador Baron Eric Kule Palmstierna. One of the most renowned representatives of Swedish national romanticism, Torben Grut, worked with the local architectural firm Niven & Wigglesworth to rebuild and transform the large terraced building on behalf of Sweden. Stables and service quarters were demolished and replaced by an annexe.
The building is managed by the National Property Board of Sweden (SFV). It forms part of the Swedish cultural heritage abroad.
Erected by Statens
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1921.
Location. 51° 31.186′ N, 0° 8.716′ W. Marker is in City of Westminster, England, in Greater London. It is in Marylebone. It is at the intersection of New Cavendish Street and Portland Place, on the left when traveling east on New Cavendish Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 27 Portland Place, City of Westminster, England W1B 1PZ, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Greater South East. Globally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean, in the North Atlantic Region, in Europe, in Atlantic Europe, on one of the British Isles, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Arthur Pearson (within shouting distance of this marker); Kenneth Clark (within shouting distance of this marker); Thomas Gage (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, April 26, 2026
2. Svenska Residenset i London / The Swedish Residence in London Marker - wide view
The marker is visible just to the left of the door.
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, April 26, 2026
3. Svenska Residenset i London / The Swedish Residence in London Marker - wider view
Credits. This page was last revised on April 29, 2026. It was originally submitted on April 28, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 12 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 28, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. 3. submitted on April 29, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
