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The Round Tower by De Matos Ryan

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London-based studio De Matos Ryan has designed the Round Tower project, a conversion of a listed tower into a modern family house.

This semi-subterranean contemporary home is located in Glouchestershire, a county in South West England, UK.

The Round Tower by De Matos Ryan:

“The Round Tower is a Grade II Listed folly, which had been reduced to ruin by years of neglect and fire. Located on the crest of a hill overlooking Siddington Village, the exposed site is visually integral to the setting of this listed

structure. As such the design approach maintains the open relationship with the surrounding agricultural landscape by developing a discreet and substantial underground extension to the tower. This underground extension provides the main open

plan living spaces and is lit by both a central open sunken courtyard and a lateral ‘landscape scoop’ concealing the new swimming pool and associated sun terraces from public view.

The listed tower remains clearly the dominant structure, providing the front door to the 4 bedroom family house and the means of vertical circulation. It is also the visual focus of the main sunken courtyard garden. The restored tower

provides additional accommodation and a roof terrace for the enjoyment of the panoramic views of the surrounding landscape.”

Photos by: Edmund Sumner
Source: ArchDaily

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Currently the Owner and Chief Executive of HODYO Design, Eric Meunier's expertise in the design industry spreads over 20 years. He was the driving force behind HomeDSGN's early success, founding this website in 2011. Today, he loves to channel his passion for design into remodeling houses and transforming interior spaces with his keen eye for detail and architectural finesse. Learn more about HomeDSGN's Editorial Process.

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