# Fortress-Bound Residences Tom Dixon’s ‘Tower House’ is a Converted Home By Jordy E | Published 2012-08-04 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tower-house References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/water-tower-house/23461/) & [tomdixon.net](http://www.tomdixon.net/) Tom Dixon Studio’s ‘[Tower House](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/truman-brewery-masterplan)’ in West London’s Kensington area brings [avant-garde architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/child-studio-1) to a whole new level, or rather to an above ground level. Although the [abandoned structure](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1960s-warehouse) was once used to contain and filter water, the designers have re-purposed it in the interest of upscale housing. Tower House’s 7 meter diameter and 60 ft height have accommodated the creation of a remarkable living space. The two floors include a kitchen, living room, bathroom, two bedrooms and a stunning terrace that overlooks the Notting Hill neighborhood. These domestic spaces lend an element of practicality to the spherical abode in spite of the over-the-top blueprints that lie at the heart of this Tom Dixon venture. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 76% | Activity: 80% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Fortress-bound Residences:** The trend of repurposing unconventional structures, such as water towers, into luxury homes is disrupting the real estate industry. - **Aerial Living:** The trend of creating vertical living spaces, such as the Tower House, is challenging traditional notions of architecture and design. - **Avant-garde Architecture:** The trend of incorporating daring, unconventional architectural designs into high-end residential buildings is creating opportunities for innovative designers and architects. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Real Estate:** The growing demand for unique and unconventional living spaces is disrupting the traditional real estate industry and creating opportunities for developers and investors. - **Architecture and Design:** Innovative architecture and design firms are disrupting the industry by creating avant-garde structures that challenge traditional notions of what a residential building should look like. - **Luxury Goods and Services:** The trend of repurposing unconventional structures into high-end residences is creating opportunities for luxury brands and service providers to cater to a new clientele. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Water Tower-Transformed Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amsterdamsestraatweg-water-tower.md) - [Intriguing Derelict London Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trove-home.md) - [Brutalist Concrete Tower Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trellick-tower.md) - [Renovated Family-Friendly Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/covent-garden-apartment.md) - [Refurbished London Victorian Townhomes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/br-house.md) - [Bold Architectural Renovations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flat-iron-house.md) - [Textured Brick London Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nw10.md) - [Reimagined Edwardian Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gunter-and-co.md) - [Bright Hillside Garden Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pigment-house.md)