Sixty-foot water tower converted into urban residence
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"Tower House" converted water tower in London's North Kensington
The conversion of the 60-ft (18-meter) tower was conceived by "design research studio" Tom Dixon
The 7-meter (23-ft) diameter cylinder accommodates a living room, kitchen and bathroom on the first floor, two bedrooms and a bathroom on the second floor, and a large living area on the third
The 7-meter (23-ft) diameter cylinder accommodates a living room, kitchen and bathroom on the first floor, two bedrooms and a bathroom on the second floor, and a large living area on the third
The 7-meter (23-ft) diameter cylinder accommodates a living room, kitchen and bathroom on the first floor, two bedrooms and a bathroom on the second floor, and a large living area on the third
The 7-meter (23-ft) diameter cylinder accommodates a living room, kitchen and bathroom on the first floor, two bedrooms and a bathroom on the second floor, and a large living area on the third
The 7-meter (23-ft) diameter cylinder accommodates a living room, kitchen and bathroom on the first floor, two bedrooms and a bathroom on the second floor, and a large living area on the third
An elevator is on the cards, as for now the only way in is by fire escape-style stairs
The 7-meter (23-ft) diameter cylinder accommodates a living room, kitchen and bathroom on the first floor, two bedrooms and a bathroom on the second floor, and a large living area on the third
The 7-meter (23-ft) diameter cylinder accommodates a living room, kitchen and bathroom on the first floor, two bedrooms and a bathroom on the second floor, and a large living area on the third
Article Summary
Maybe its their height. Maybe it's because they're round. But clearly there's something about abandoned water towers that makes people want to transform them into residential accommodation. Tower House in West London's desirable North Kensington neighborhood (though admittedly, not the plushest part) appears to be the latest addition to an ever-growing set; a set that includes the converted World War II tower, Chateau D'eau.
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