Wow - your homes sound incredible! I'm not sure how much I followed correctly, as I don't know a lot about architecture/construction, but what a project! Do you have any idea how long it will take to complete?

And turrets - how magnificent! Will there be space/stairs inside to climb to the top and look out?

And... umm... it sure sounds like a castle (with the turrets and everything!) Please, please, please tell me you are turning your fabulous family homes in to a castle of some sort. (Living in a castle used to be a dream of mine - so I'm grinning just picturing it!)

Good luck with the renovations!