In the Netherlands, apartments were built in a XNUMXth-century water tower

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Dutch studio Zecc Architecten has modernized a brick water tower in Utrecht, building four living spaces inside.

According to write Dezeen, the water tower is listed as a national monument and was purchased by a private individual in 2012.

Thanks to the cylindrical shape of the tower, the architects managed to provide a 360-degree view of the city and place four living quarters here.

Photo: Stijn Poelstra Fotografie & Video

At the top of the tower, apartments with an area of ​​400 square meters were created, framed by the exposed metal structure of the former reservoir. The accommodation consists of six levels and overlooks the Dutch city from a glass-walled terrace.

Photo: Stijn Poelstra Fotografie & Video

The entrance to the building is from the street, a large wooden door leads between the elevator and the spiral staircase to the cafe on the first floor. An additional entrance was made at the rear of the tower and thin windows were inserted to allow daylight.

Photo: Stijn Poelstra Fotografie & Video

An elevator provides direct access to the three studio apartments, each of which has a compact layout with a kitchenette and bathroom, a sleeping area overlooking an open living room.

Photo: Stijn Poelstra Fotografie & Video

The design contrasts the rough, exposed brick and metal elements of the original tower structure with white walls and thin black window frames.

"The higher up, the more open the space becomes, creating an impressive sequence of floors and views," - note the studio's experts.

 

 

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