What happens when two houses become one? Take a look inside this newly listed London property and you’ll see. In Notting Hill, one of the British capital’s most famous—and expensive—neighborhoods, a contemporary residence known as Pembridge Crescent has hit the market for £14 million (or roughly $18 million). The four-bedroom dwelling was originally built as two separate abodes.
That is until the UK’s Gumuchdjian Architects merged the buildings to create a stunning single-family home. The firm, founded by Philip Gumuchdijian, has completed major projects across the world, from the Centre Pompidou-Metz in France to the Paper Forest Pavilion at Kew Gardens in London. Philip himself has earned several accolades over the years, including the National Award by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) and the Stephen Lawrence Award.
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There’s also a ton of cleverly hidden storage on every floor, plus a sculptural, bespoke curved metal staircase that runs from the top .