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The exterior of the building on Lowndes Square.
A custom wooden screen and book-matched wood paneling defines the entrance.
The sunlit reception room has 8.5-foot concrete ceilings and four oversized sash windows overlooking private gardens.
Multi-colored Crittall-style doors slide open to the minimalist kitchen.
A leather-upholstered window seats add warmth and comfort to the dining area.
A home office space.
The primary bedroom mixes rich hues with tactile textures and raw wood.
The primary bath sports a fluted glass shower enclosure and Saint Laurent–inspired cobalt tiles.
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