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Thin House
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Victoria and Albert Museum
Cromwell Rd, London SW7 2RL, United Kingdom
Natural History Museum
Cromwell Rd, South Kensington, London SW7 5BD, United Kingdom
Science Museum
Exhibition Rd, South Kensington, London SW7 2DD, United Kingdom
Ismaili Centre
1-7 Cromwell Gardens, South Kensington, London SW7 2SL, United Kingdom
London Oratory
Brompton Rd, London SW7 2RP, United Kingdom
Pelham Crescent
129 Fulham Rd., South Kensington, London SW3 6RT, United Kingdom
Yalta Memorial Garden
Cromwell Rd, South Kensington, London SW7 2SL, United Kingdom
Holy Trinity Brompton
Holy Trinity Brompton, Brompton Rd, London SW7 1JA, United Kingdom
National Art Library
Cromwell Rd, London SW7 2RL, United Kingdom
Victoria & Albert Museum Henry Cole Wing
London SW7 2PA, United Kingdom
Nearby restaurants
Honest Burgers South Kensington
24 Thurloe St, South Kensington, London SW7 2LT, United Kingdom
Farm Girl - South Kensington
8 Exhibition Rd, South Kensington, London SW7 2HF, United Kingdom
Hoop & Toy
34 Thurloe Pl, South Kensington, London SW7 2HQ, United Kingdom
The Kensington Creperie
2-6 Exhibition Rd, South Kensington, London SW7 2HF, United Kingdom
Comptoir Libanais
1-5 Exhibition Rd, South Kensington, London SW7 2HE, United Kingdom
Thai Square South Kensington
19 Exhibition Rd, South Kensington, London SW7 2HE, United Kingdom
Daquise
20 Thurloe St, South Kensington, London SW7 2LT, United Kingdom
Khan's of Kensington
3 Harrington Rd, South Kensington, London SW7 3ES, United Kingdom
Tapas Brindisa South Kensington
7-9 Exhibition Rd, South Kensington, London SW7 2HE, United Kingdom
Tombo Japanese Cafe
29 Thurloe Pl, South Kensington, London SW7 2HQ, United Kingdom
Nearby hotels
The Ampersand Hotel
10 Harrington Rd, South Kensington, London SW7 3ER, United Kingdom
The Franklin, an SLH Hotel
24 Egerton Gardens, London SW3 2DB, United Kingdom
Brompton Hotel
30 Old Brompton Rd, South Kensington, London SW7 3DL, United Kingdom
Number Sixteen
16 Sumner Pl, South Kensington, London SW7 3EG, United Kingdom
Chelsea Green Hotel, Sonder
35 Ixworth Pl, London SW3 3QX, United Kingdom
Sydney House Chelsea
9-11 Sydney St, London SW3 6JN, United Kingdom
The Exhibitionist Hotel
8-10 Queensberry Pl, South Kensington, London SW7 2EA, United Kingdom
The Egerton House Hotel
17-19 Egerton Terrace, London SW3 2BX, United Kingdom
Gainsborough Hotel
7-11 Queensberry Pl, South Kensington, London SW7 2DL, United Kingdom
The Kensington Hotel
109-113 Queen's Gate, South Kensington, London SW7 5LP, United Kingdom
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Thin House

5 Thurloe Square, South Kensington, London SW7 2TA, United Kingdom
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attractions: Victoria and Albert Museum, Natural History Museum, Science Museum, Ismaili Centre, London Oratory, Pelham Crescent, Yalta Memorial Garden, Holy Trinity Brompton, National Art Library, Victoria & Albert Museum Henry Cole Wing, restaurants: Honest Burgers South Kensington, Farm Girl - South Kensington, Hoop & Toy, The Kensington Creperie, Comptoir Libanais, Thai Square South Kensington, Daquise, Khan's of Kensington, Tapas Brindisa South Kensington, Tombo Japanese Cafe
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Nearby attractions of Thin House

Victoria and Albert Museum

Natural History Museum

Science Museum

Ismaili Centre

London Oratory

Pelham Crescent

Yalta Memorial Garden

Holy Trinity Brompton

National Art Library

Victoria & Albert Museum Henry Cole Wing

Victoria and Albert Museum

Victoria and Albert Museum

4.7

(22K)

Open 24 hours
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Natural History Museum

Natural History Museum

4.6

(12.2K)

Open 24 hours
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Science Museum

Science Museum

4.6

(24.4K)

Closed
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Ismaili Centre

Ismaili Centre

4.6

(249)

Open 24 hours
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Nearby restaurants of Thin House

Honest Burgers South Kensington

Farm Girl - South Kensington

Hoop & Toy

The Kensington Creperie

Comptoir Libanais

Thai Square South Kensington

Daquise

Khan's of Kensington

Tapas Brindisa South Kensington

Tombo Japanese Cafe

Honest Burgers South Kensington

Honest Burgers South Kensington

4.5

(2.5K)

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Farm Girl - South Kensington

Farm Girl - South Kensington

4.4

(1.2K)

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Hoop & Toy

Hoop & Toy

4.4

(2.6K)

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The Kensington Creperie

The Kensington Creperie

3.7

(991)

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4.3
(205)
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5.0
12w

The Thin House is one of London’s most delightful architectural curiosities. Nestled in Thurloe Square, this slender marvel measures just six feet wide at its narrowest point—narrower than a Tube train! But don’t let its size fool you; it’s a masterclass in 19th-century ingenuity.

Built between 1885 and 1887 by local builder William Douglas, the structure arose from a leftover triangular plot after the construction of South Kensington Station. Rather than waste the space, Douglas designed seven artist studios, creating a wedge-shaped building that’s both functional and visually striking.

Originally a haven for creatives during Kensington’s artistic boom, the Thin House now serves as residential flats, cleverly maximizing every inch of space. Its optical illusion-like silhouette continues to fascinate passersby, making it a favorite among photographers and architecture buffs alike.

Whether you’re admiring it from the southwest corner or simply marveling at how something so narrow can be so captivating, the Thin House is a quiet triumph of design...

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3.0
18w

معلومة قد يجهلها البعض: مولودٌ من "فائض" أرضٍ بعد إنشاء محطة مترو! قد لا يدرك الكثيرون أن قصة المنزل النحيف هذا ليست مجرد قصة بناء منزل، بل هي قصة الاستفادة الذكية من مساحة "فائضة" وغير متوقعة! فقد تم بناء هذا المنزل ذي الشكل المثلث الفريد بين عامي 1885 و1887 على يد وليام دوغلاس. وُلد هذا المبنى من قطعة أرض متبقية بعد إنشاء محطة مترو ساوث كينسينغتون. تخيل كيف كانت هذه المساحة الضيقة، التي قد يراها البعض غير مجدية، مصدر إلهام لإنشاء مبنى فريد من نوعه! تصور أنك تتجول في شوارع لندن الأنيقة، تحديداً في منطقة ساوث كينسينغتون الراقية، وحيث تُجاور المباني الفيكتورية الفخمة بعضها البعض. وفجأة، تُحلق الأنظار نحو مبنى يُثير الدهشة بحجمه وشكله: إنه المنزل النحيف (Thin House). ليس هذا المنزل مجرد بناء سكني، بل هو عبقرية معمارية استغلت كل شبر من مساحة ضيقة، وشاهدٌ حيٌ على كيفية تحويل التحديات الحضرية إلى فرص للإبداع! وما يُميز المنزل النحيف بشكل خاص هو عرضه الضيق للغاية في أضيق نقاطه، والذي يصل إلى حوالي 1.8 متر (6 أقدام فقط). على الرغم من شكله غير التقليدي، فقد استُخدم المبنى في البداية كاستوديوهات للفنانين، مما يعكس الطبيعة الفنية لمنطقة كينسينغتون. إنه ليس مجرد مبنى سكني، بل هو رمزٌ للابتكار المعماري، وتحديٌ لقيود المساحة، ومُذكرٌ دائمٌ بأن الجمال والوظيفية يُمكن أن يوجدا حتى في أضيق المساحات. كنوز المنزل النحيف: تصميم ذكي وحكاية عمرانية يُقدم المنزل النحيف لزواره (من الخارج) وعشاق العمارة فرصة فريدة لتقدير الذكاء في التصميم واستغلال المساحة: الشكل المثلث الفريد: يُعد الشكل المثلث للمبنى هو أبرز سماته، حيث يُضيق تدريجياً، مما يُعطيه مظهراً فريداً ومدهشاً يُعرف به. الاستفادة من كل شبر: يُمكن ملاحظة كيف تم تصميم المبنى لاستيعاب غرف ووظائف مختلفة على الرغم من عرضه المحدود، مما يدل على براعة المصمم. جزء من تاريخ ساوث كينسينغتون: يقع المنزل ضمن منطقة تاريخية غنية بالمعالم، ويُعد جزءاً من النسيج العمراني الذي يُروي قصة تطور لندن. جاذبية بصرية: يُعد المنزل النحيف نقطة جذب للفضوليين وعشاق التصوير الفوتوغرافي، الذين يرغبون في رؤية هذا التصميم المعماري غير العادي بأنفسهم. تجربة الزيارة: الاستكشاف والتأمل في قلب حي لندن الساحر! يُمكن الوصول إليه بسهولة من محطة مترو ساوث كينسينغتون (South Kensington Underground Station) التي تُخدمها خطوط الدائرة (Circle)، والمنطقة (District)، وبيكاديللي (Piccadilly). ساعات العمل: كونه مبنى سكنياً خاصاً (أو وحدات سكنية)، فلا يُتاح الدخول إليه من الداخل. يُمكن مشاهدته والتصوير من الخارج في أي وقت. نصيحة ثمينة: أثناء زيارتك، يُمكنك دمجها مع استكشاف المتاحف القريبة مثل متحف فيكتوريا وألبرت (V&A Museum) ومتحف العلوم (Science Museum)، مما يُثري تجربتك في هذه المنطقة الثقافية من لندن. إذا أعجبتك هذه المراجعة ، يرجى إضافة...

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The building, now flats, is just 6ft wide at it’s narrowest point. Despite its size, it’s the location that is to blame for its hefty price tag. As the building is actually built at a triangular design, meaning that it does actually widen from its smallest area, with the largest width at 34ft. Unlike other houses on the street, The Thin House is almost directly conjoined with the tube line that runs along the back of the property. This could also go to explain why buyers might not be keen to cough up for the flat. The house was built in such a way that it almost feels like an optical illusion with its unusual wedge shape design making the whole house look...

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Lonnie PerryLonnie Perry
The Thin House is one of London’s most delightful architectural curiosities. Nestled in Thurloe Square, this slender marvel measures just six feet wide at its narrowest point—narrower than a Tube train! But don’t let its size fool you; it’s a masterclass in 19th-century ingenuity. Built between 1885 and 1887 by local builder William Douglas, the structure arose from a leftover triangular plot after the construction of South Kensington Station. Rather than waste the space, Douglas designed seven artist studios, creating a wedge-shaped building that’s both functional and visually striking. Originally a haven for creatives during Kensington’s artistic boom, the Thin House now serves as residential flats, cleverly maximizing every inch of space. Its optical illusion-like silhouette continues to fascinate passersby, making it a favorite among photographers and architecture buffs alike. Whether you’re admiring it from the southwest corner or simply marveling at how something so narrow can be so captivating, the Thin House is a quiet triumph of design and history.
Shipra SumanShipra Suman
The building, now flats, is just 6ft wide at it’s narrowest point. Despite its size, it’s the location that is to blame for its hefty price tag. As the building is actually built at a triangular design, meaning that it does actually widen from its smallest area, with the largest width at 34ft. Unlike other houses on the street, The Thin House is almost directly conjoined with the tube line that runs along the back of the property. This could also go to explain why buyers might not be keen to cough up for the flat. The house was built in such a way that it almost feels like an optical illusion with its unusual wedge shape design making the whole house look rather bizarre.
Haiqa PatelHaiqa Patel
The thinnest house I’ve ever seen! I was exploring the V&A Museum and looking for nearby attractions when I came across it. It’s a really fascinating sight—so narrow that it almost doesn’t seem real. The architecture is quite unique, and it makes you wonder how the interior is structured. Definitely an interesting find if you’re in the area, and worth a quick stop for anyone who enjoys quirky or unusual buildings! (see the 2nd picture to see the back of the house)
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The Thin House is one of London’s most delightful architectural curiosities. Nestled in Thurloe Square, this slender marvel measures just six feet wide at its narrowest point—narrower than a Tube train! But don’t let its size fool you; it’s a masterclass in 19th-century ingenuity. Built between 1885 and 1887 by local builder William Douglas, the structure arose from a leftover triangular plot after the construction of South Kensington Station. Rather than waste the space, Douglas designed seven artist studios, creating a wedge-shaped building that’s both functional and visually striking. Originally a haven for creatives during Kensington’s artistic boom, the Thin House now serves as residential flats, cleverly maximizing every inch of space. Its optical illusion-like silhouette continues to fascinate passersby, making it a favorite among photographers and architecture buffs alike. Whether you’re admiring it from the southwest corner or simply marveling at how something so narrow can be so captivating, the Thin House is a quiet triumph of design and history.
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The building, now flats, is just 6ft wide at it’s narrowest point. Despite its size, it’s the location that is to blame for its hefty price tag. As the building is actually built at a triangular design, meaning that it does actually widen from its smallest area, with the largest width at 34ft. Unlike other houses on the street, The Thin House is almost directly conjoined with the tube line that runs along the back of the property. This could also go to explain why buyers might not be keen to cough up for the flat. The house was built in such a way that it almost feels like an optical illusion with its unusual wedge shape design making the whole house look rather bizarre.
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The thinnest house I’ve ever seen! I was exploring the V&A Museum and looking for nearby attractions when I came across it. It’s a really fascinating sight—so narrow that it almost doesn’t seem real. The architecture is quite unique, and it makes you wonder how the interior is structured. Definitely an interesting find if you’re in the area, and worth a quick stop for anyone who enjoys quirky or unusual buildings! (see the 2nd picture to see the back of the house)
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