-industrial portions of cities are being transformed into neighborhoods for living and working, the future of buildings that served as factories, warehouses and more is coming into question. Should they be torn down? Or renovated for uses compatible with an area’s evolution? The latter is what happened with a listed (landmark) Victorian-era water tower in the Kennington district of central London, which couple Leigh Osborne and Graham Voce transformed into a seven-story residence.

Houzz at a Glance
Built for: Leigh Osborne and Graham Voce
Location: Kennington, London
Design-build architects: ACR Architects
Size: 4,482 square feet (416 square meters); 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms