Australian architecture studio Wowowa built three cylindrical brick turrets with copper accents for a house in Melbourne.
Located in suburb of Fitzroy North the home, called Merri Creek House after a nearby waterway, references its surroundings.

"Monumental turrets reference geometric farm relics and tall brick water structures, an obsession shared by both Wowowa and the client," explained the studio.
"Their robust nature feels grounded and protected against the elements ? so solid that no fire or flood could bring them down. Given the site's proximity to Merri Creek and surrounding bushlands, a hearty response felt appropriate."

To the south, one of these turrets houses a play area below and a study above.
In the centre, a second turret houses a double-height dining area wrapped by a wooden staircase that sweeps up to the second storey,
Both are illuminated by thin full-height windows that can be opened.
The study area opens onto a decked terrace above a garage space, which looks out onto the street to face the terraces of its neighbours.

An entrance between these two turrets leads through the "dining turret" into a large living and kitchen space.
This space can be opened out onto covered terraces on two sides.

A copper canopy supported by thin steel columns shields the windows that run along the living room's edge.
Yellow and white-striped awnings can be rolled down to provide sun protection.

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