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Collection by Jacqueline Leahy

Towers We Love

Modernism scales to new heights with these structures, all of which found unique ways to touch the sky.

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Tim asked his grandfather how his family came to rehabilitate this water tower -- and as I expected, there was a lot of history behind these circular walls. Photograph courtesy Tim Villabona.
Tim asked his grandfather how his family came to rehabilitate this water tower -- and as I expected, there was a lot of history behind these circular walls. Photograph courtesy Tim Villabona.
Kate and Gerald enjoy the view up there most nights. The chair was salvaged from the original bach on site and reupholstered.
Kate and Gerald enjoy the view up there most nights. The chair was salvaged from the original bach on site and reupholstered.
The main bathroom occupies its own level located centrally on the fourth floor. The nearly 15-foot-tall shower surrounded by tinted glass is a sort of “water tower within a water tower” experience. Lest you worry about a midnight trip to the loo, never fear—the tower has an elevator, so the hassle of getting to the bathroom in a hurry isn’t a problem.
The main bathroom occupies its own level located centrally on the fourth floor. The nearly 15-foot-tall shower surrounded by tinted glass is a sort of “water tower within a water tower” experience. Lest you worry about a midnight trip to the loo, never fear—the tower has an elevator, so the hassle of getting to the bathroom in a hurry isn’t a problem.
Detroit's Lafayette Park—the first urban-renewal project in the United States—constitutes the world's largest collection of buildings designed by Mies van der Rohe. Completed in 1959, the 78-acre complex is not as well known as some of Mies' other projects. However, it deserves recognition as it still remains a vibrant neighborhood, even being more than 50 years old.
Detroit's Lafayette Park—the first urban-renewal project in the United States—constitutes the world's largest collection of buildings designed by Mies van der Rohe. Completed in 1959, the 78-acre complex is not as well known as some of Mies' other projects. However, it deserves recognition as it still remains a vibrant neighborhood, even being more than 50 years old.
Byron Mouton and girlfriend, Julie Charvat watch the world go by, New Orleans style.
Byron Mouton and girlfriend, Julie Charvat watch the world go by, New Orleans style.
In the seating area, a David Weeks armchair is next to a vintage console and Italian coffee table that Calder Smith found on 1stdibs.
In the seating area, a David Weeks armchair is next to a vintage console and Italian coffee table that Calder Smith found on 1stdibs.