The North Bay Residence itself has been designed to bring together unabated views of the that is a stone’s throw away and in complete seclusion. The presence of a county road on one side of the house meant that both acoustic and visual privacy were a big issue and this conundrum was solved with the use of a large stone wall.
It seems like structures from the 1800s have plenty of takers as this old Water Tower in originally built in 1877 now plays host to a stunning contemporary home that offers some amazing views of this cosmopolitan city. and added a sleek and audacious ‘glass box’ to the original structure that houses the living area on the lower level and four spacious bedrooms on the upper level. The interior is kept simple and minimal with white dominating the landscape.
Imagine then the creativity and the diligence it takes to transform old structures that were never intended to be homes into sparkling contemporary houses. Today we have that prove pretty much anything is possible with a touch of ingenuity and plenty of effort.
The last stop on our renovation ride is the beautiful Tower Suite in Italy that turns a Renaissance watchtower into a luxurious modern apartment. While the apartment is spread across just it makes up in style what it lacks in size!
The small bedroom embraces the calming look of the living area and simple sheer curtains in white accentuate this appeal. With a lavish shower and steam area and a multipurpose guest room the home puts functionality firmly ahead of all else.