Water Tower Transformed Into Minimalist Modern Home
Chateau d’eau is a remarkable home made from a reclaimed water tower in
the small town of Steenokkerzeel in Belgium. Interior design firm Bham
Design Studio’s reinvention of the historic structure took a modernist
turn by preserving the industrial construction of the original structure
and playfully inserting sparse living elements inside. The tower
contains six floors, each of which contains a fascinating live/work
space. The renovation is intriguing, challenging and unexpected — a true
stroke of design artistry.
The ground floor is an open entrance space that features only a small
staircase to indicate the richness of the living spaces above. The
second floor simply contains a mechanical room and storage. An open
guest bedroom and small bath make up the third floor. The next floor
houses the home’s main bathroom, where the centerpiece is a freestanding
sunken shower surrounded by an impeccably-placed tub, water closet, and
double sink. A slender staircase proceeds to the bedroom, another
simple room graced with a huge mirror that cuts the space in half. Next
to the mirror is a spiral staircase leading to the living area on the
top floor. The huge room, entered through a small cylinder in the
middle, offers a beautiful view of the surrounding country. A subtle and
stripped-down kitchen, dining room and living area float above a
surrounding sunken corridor.
Lots of open space encourages the residents to contemplate the endless
countryside beyond, or the low flying airplanes landing at a neighboring
airport.
Source: Inhabitat
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