The brief was to provide living accommodation in the water tower, releasing the remaining buildings for use as an art gallery. The spiral staircase in the tower left too little space for accommodation. It was relocated it in an external enclosure. The scheme was seen as a sculptural addition, a black monolith, inspired by the work of American artist Richard Serra. A new galvanised steel framed stone wall was installed to link the old with the new. This wall was hinged slightly ajar in a symbolic welcome. The rear elevation was clad in quadruple skinned Rodeca translucent polycarbonate for insulation & light. A “water” inspired line was inscribed into the black rendered front wall. Inside, the tower was fitted out as a bedroom on the top floor with views across the countryside, second floor bathroom, first floor study & ground floor entrance with a link to the kitchen & the rest of the house. Solar panels were installed for hot water & photovoltaic panels on the adjacent garage provide electricity. The project was shortlisted for the Architects Journal Award sponsored by Marley Eternit, for Best Project under £250,000 in 2011. Project completed October 2011.