Water tower repurpose project is developed for Museum of Sweets in Vologda. It includes a change of function, extension with additional volumes, reconstruction of the tower and interior re-planning.

The tower is returned to its original historical appearance, with non-painted red clay brick masonry restored, water tank dismantled.

Three volumes are added to the tower: a two-storey extension, a panoramic elevator, and a panoramic observatory. A new glazed backlit roof is added to main entrance to provide important emphasis, alleviating the placement of existing entrance away from street and main walking paths.

The two-storey extension accommodates local fast-food cafe and gift shop on the ground floor with temporary exhibition and event space located on the second floor.

Four extra storeys are added by dividing four existing above-ground floors and the roof of the tower.

Ground floor accommodates the entrance to the museum, ticket counter, guest wardrobe and public toilets. Floors above are occupied by the Museum’s permanent exhibition, including the history of the tower itself and the Museum of Sweets.

Glazed observatory with panoramic city view is added on top of existing floor walls. Access to observatory is provided via partially preserved original spiral staircase.

The underground part of the tower consists of two floors for Museum's collection storage. The first underground floor includes bespoke storage: rotating system of parallel guides with pull-out panels for storing printed showpieces. The second underground floor is a multifunctional space with an amphitheater designed as a storage system that is also capable of welcoming lectures, discussions, or meetings.

Historical cast metal spiral staircase could not be used for its intended purpose, but it is preserved and showcased outside in front of the Museum’s entrance under glass cover. Staircase display welcomes Museum visitors and acts as an introduction to the exhibition.