# Modern Water Tower Apartments Zecc Architecten Creates a Series of Elevated Apartments By Kalin Ned | Published 2023-01-12 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/water-tower-apartments References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2023/01/08/zecc-architecten-utrecht-water-tower-apartments/) & [zecc.nl](https://www.zecc.nl/nl/) A series of water tower apartments now exist in Utrecht, [The Netherlands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/netherlands-pavilion). Created by the Dutch studio [Zecc Architecten](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amsterdamsestraatweg-water-tower), these apartments certainly offer a unique and elevated residence that many may find quite appealing. The original structure—known as Amsterdamsestraatweg Water Tower—was a 19th-century water tower. Listed as a national monument, the tower had unfortunately degraded as no one was taking care of it. In 2012, the building was bought by a private client. Zecc Architecten spoke about the challenges associated with this project. Some of the main obstacles were "creating good daylight openings, a beautiful outdoor area with a view of the Dom [Tower] and good access with a lift and safe stairwell," as the firm stated. There is a total of three water tower apartments, with the largest one occupying the top level. Image Credit: Stijn Poelstra Fotografie & Video on behalf of Zecc Architecten ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 29% | Activity: 8% | Freshness: 14% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Water Tower Conversions:** Repurposing water towers for residential or commercial use. - **Vertical Architecture:** Constructing elevated buildings for unique and desirable living or working spaces. - **Sustainable Restoration:** Revitalizing degraded or unused structures using environmentally-friendly methods. ### Where This Applies - **Real Estate:** Developing and selling unique residential or commercial properties to cater to niche markets. - **Architecture and Design:** Creating innovative structures and spaces that challenge traditional architectural norms. - **Sustainability:** Developing technologies and techniques that promote environmentally conscious building practices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Water Tower-Transformed Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amsterdamsestraatweg-water-tower.md) - [Sculptural Water Tower Structures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vga-water-tower.md) - [Urban Skyline-View Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apartment-with-a-view.md) - [Forest Tower Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wonderwoods-vertical-forest.md) - [Red Brick Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miller-apartment-building.md) - [Elevated Water Towers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-bird-mammal-shelter.md) - [Bat-Friendly Forested Watchtowers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/watchtower-einderheide.md) - [Art Deco-Tower Angular Extensions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-libeskind.md) - [Distinctive Airlifted Structures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/karka-tower.md)