The Tower

Through the broad sweeping archway out of the kitchen lies the Tower, which is currently configured for living, dining, and office areas. The structure itself is original brick on all 4 sides with dimensions of 25’ x 25’ with staggering 65 foot ceilings. Words and pictures do not do the space justice, as it is impossible to comprehend until you are standing in the space absorbing the magnitude of the structure.

Before the conversion to lofts in 1999, this room housed 2 massive water tanks that were supported by a series of heavy timber beams. The Tower’s brick walls survived the fire of 1999 and the tornado of 2008 and the structure still remains largely as it appeared over 100 years ago.

The Tower faces East but receives natural light throughout the day. On the main level are windows facing North, South, and East, all of which can be opened. At the top level of the Tower (approximately 40 feet above the existing main living area) are massive arched windows on each of the four walls, creating an unparalleled panoramic view of Downtown Atlanta and the surrounding area. Neighborhoods and other notables visible from atop the Tower include: Stone Mountain, Downtown Atlanta, Cabbagetown, Reynoldstown, Glenwook Park, Oakland Cemetery, Inman Park, Old 4th Ward, The Beltline, Sweet Auburn, Midtown Atlanta, Buckhead, Decatur, and Grant Park.

This unique feature provides an opportunity for an incredible phase 2 renovation, which would take advantage of this vertical space and optimize the loft for maximum usefulness and visual impact. No other loft of this kind has such a unique feature with raw potential for additional living space of this caliber. This space is an architect’s dream!