{"id":18154,"date":"2016-01-22T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2016-01-22T11:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/architizer.wpengine.com\/rural-towers\/"},"modified":"2022-05-31T09:40:31","modified_gmt":"2022-05-31T13:40:31","slug":"rural-towers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/architizer.com\/blog\/inspiration\/collections\/rural-towers\/","title":{"rendered":"Lonely Giants: 7 Rural Towers Take the Lay of the Land"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The term \u201ctowers\u201d typically applies to tall structures that are specifically different from \u201cbuildings\u201d in that they were not built for habitable use. Towers generally housed typical functions that took advantage of height and visibility. Throughout history, towers were built to create a better view of surrounding areas as defense strategies. Tower structures were also used for water towers and silos, using the height as a tool for potential energy that would ease the movement of fluids or objects. Tower architecture was also common in communication centers, from old fashioned light houses to some of today\u2019s tallest TV towers.<\/p>\n

However, in contemporary architecture, the tower typology is incorporated to the building of more habitable spaces. Especially within scenic areas and natural landscapes, taking advantage of height provides some of the most beautiful and expansive views of surrounding areas. Architects have taken the simple idea of a tower to adapt them into more engaging buildings, creatively welding the idea of monolithic towers into more habitable spaces.<\/p>\n

The following seven projects show a range of contemporary tower typologies from redeveloped historic defense towers to modern day residences. While experimenting with different materiality, shapes, volumes, heights, openings and programming, these projects embrace the architectural language of the classic tower idea in two ways: by finding the perfect location to establish a monument like structure that seemingly breaks the landscape, and taking advantage of the height to frame expansive views of the surrounding area.<\/p>\n

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\u00a9 Fernando Alda<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\n

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\u00a9 Fernando Alda<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\n

Tower Restoration in Huercal-Overa<\/b><\/a> by miguelbarahona arquitecto<\/a>luis castillo \/ mercedes miras<\/a>, Huercal-Overa, Spain<\/p>\n

Situated on the edge of a cliff, this tower was once a part of a larger fortress. The goal of this tower was not only to make the project more accessible. A monolithic corten steel is added to the existing structure to create a gentle slope within the existing landscape.<\/p>\n

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\u00a9 HAMR Hu\u0165 architektury Martin Rajni\u0161<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\n

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\u00a9 HAMR Hu\u0165 architektury Martin Rajni\u0161<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\n

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\u00a9 HAMR Hu\u0165 architektury Martin Rajni\u0161<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\n

Scholzberg Tower<\/b><\/a>, Lu\u010dany nad Nisou, Czech Republic<\/p>\n

The Scholzberg Tower is a tower in the traditional sense \u2014 inhabitable. Made of wood, this DNA double helix-like twisting structure is repeated all the way to the top, where one can find expansive views of rolling hills and trees.<\/p>\n

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\u00a9 Bham design studio<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\n

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\u00a9 Bham design studio<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\n

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\u00a9 Bham design studio<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\n

Ch\u00e2teau d’eau<\/b><\/a> by Bham design studio<\/a>, Steenokkerzeel, Belgium<\/p>\n

Ch\u00e2teau d’eau is an old rural water tower that has been converted into a private residence. The round course of windows at the top of the tower allows light from multiple directions into the home while giving great views of the fields from the interior.<\/p>\n

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\u00a9 Marc Lins Photography<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\n

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\u00a9 Marte.Marte Architects<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\n

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\u00a9 Marte.Marte Architects<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\n

Maiden Tower<\/b><\/a> by Marte.Marte Architects<\/a>, Dafins, Austria<\/p>\n

The tower structure in this project is a piece of a multi-volume plan of a private residence. The incorporation of a brutalist concrete volume creates a more dramatic look nestled into the hilly landscape. The strategic location and height of the tower also frames a beautiful view from the inside.<\/p>\n

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Finish Tower Rotsee<\/a><\/b>by Andreas Fuhrimann Gabrielle H\u00e4chler Architects<\/a>, Luzern, Switzerland<\/p>\n

This recreation center on the river is a sculptural tower that transforms through the seasons by opening and closing its wall-like blinds. The wide ribbon windows and the open balcony frames breathtakingly expansive views of the river and surrounding landscape.<\/p>\n

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\u00a9 Saunders Architecture<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\n

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\u00a9 Saunders Architecture<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\n

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\u00a9 Saunders Architecture<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\n

Tower Studio<\/b><\/a> by Saunders Architecture<\/a>, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada<\/p>\n

The black exterior is an element of surprise that accentuates the natural beauty surrounding the tower. Like traditional towers, there are not many windows on its fa\u00e7ade, but the angled skylights bring in ample natural light into this studio.<\/p>\n

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\u00a9 Pezo von Ellrichshausen<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\n

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\u00a9 Pezo von Ellrichshausen<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\n

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\u00a9 Pezo von Ellrichshausen<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\n

Casa Cien<\/b><\/a> by Pezo von Ellrichshausen<\/a>, Concepcion, Chile<\/p>\n

This unique upside down T-shaped tower stands out in between natural green hills. The small scattered windows is a creative take on smaller windows of old towers and creates a rhythmic aesthetic while giving this residence a soft glow.<\/p>\n

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