This is a wonderful SoHo loft with a light-filled space made rich with rough brick walls, a sculptural masonry fireplace and wooden ceiling joists. The owners are Natalya and Eugene Kashper.
Converting a Napoleonic defense tower built in 1808 into a 21st Century private residence is a demanding task, especially as the building is considered historic, and exterior modifications had to be minimal. Thanks to the determination of everyone involved Martello Tower Y won a RIBA Award for the Eastern Region in March of this year.