These are single-family dwellings, for an extended definition of "family". The top floor is a lounge for men, the bottom levels are kitchen and storage, while t

These are single-family dwellings, for an extended definition of "family". The top floor is a lounge for men, the bottom levels are kitchen and storage, while the middle levels are sleeping quarters segregated by sex. Part of the reason for the tower construction is to help cool the structure by pulling air through it.