The Round Tower Restoration

This is the Round Tower. It’s a Grade II listed structure located in Glouchestershire, England. The restoration was a project by De Matos Ryan architects who worked with structural engineer Price & Myers and concrete contractor Stallard Construction. Even though it’s a very interesting and impressive structure, the tower has been basically reduces to ruins over the years during which it has been neglected and also after a fire.

The round tower de matos ryan5

The tower has now been restored and turned into a residence. It sits in a very beautiful area, overlooking Siddington Village. The tower blends beautifully into the surroundings, especially since it also got an underground extension. The extension is currently used as a main living area and is connected to the central open sunken courtyard and a lateral ‘landscape scoop’ concealing the new swimming pool and associated sun terraces.

The round tower de matos ryan5
The round tower de matos ryan5
The round tower de matos ryan5

The tower is definitely a very impressive and dominant structure. It has been turned into an unconventional but beautiful family house that features four lovely bedrooms. It also got a new roof terrace that provides panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. A detached building has also been included on the site and it serves as a guest studio.

The round tower de matos ryan5
The round tower de matos ryan5

It’s situated adjacent to the entrance to the site and it also includes the garage. Even though it’s unusual, the Round Tower is a lovely family home. It’s basically not that different from regular homes except that the circulation is vertical and not horizontal and it might take a little more effort to get to the bedroom than usually.{found on archdaily and pics by Edmund Sumner}