A small loft was designed for a couple seeking an urban oasis in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Seattle.
Built in 1916, the building originally housed an automobile warehouse. The new loft uses updated, modern design elements to contrast with the existing brick, concrete, and heavy timber structure.
A steel staircase is the featured focal point of the new residence. It is contained within a translucent shaft that brings light into the main living area below from a new, private rooftop deck above.
The visual glow from the translucent staircase can be seen from all of the living spaces and is used as a way to organize the floor layout.
