The first turrets were lookouts attached to castle walls. Today, they serve more as decorative flourishes, so it's important to match their style to that of the rest of the house.
To keep rain and wind from blowing in onto this turret, the owner closed in the balustrade on one side but left it open on the other. Besides cutting down on weather-related damage, partially enclosing balconies often makes them more useful. Just as wood lasts longer when it's out of the weather, people usually prefer to linger where it's not too windy or wet.
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