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eye, or frankly, his network. Kemp counts
among his collaborators The Crown Estate
and English Heritage organization, and
his projects range from a palatial Grade 1
listed mansion to country treasure houses,
lofty penthouses, sleek superyachts and
more. One might consider a "townhouse"
tame in comparison. Not Kemp, and
certainly not this townhouse, which simply
outclasses the category.
"For me personally," says Kemp of the
St. James's Townhouse, "it's a long
time coming, as I originally conceived
a scheme for the house almost 13 years
ago." Well worth the wait, the project
ESTORED TO A handsome sheen at
the hand of top designer Martin
Kemp, the St. James's Townhouse
marks another noteworthy turn
for the touted tastemaker, whose
eponymous London-based design studio
Martin Kemp Design crafts sophisticated
and highly private town-and-country
interiors. Like many of Kemp's bespoke
creations, this project—set inside a grand-
dame Georgian in the heart of historical
London—is of a noble mold. It is also
quintessentially Martin Kemp. Well-funded,
high gloss and absolutely smashing.
An arbiter of impeccable taste, Kemp's
brand is grand and his clients discreet.
This group of highflying internationals
come to Kemp for elaborate designs
that demand a good many craftspeople,
custom details, and a level of sophistication
unavailable to those without the designer's
