Text Box: The existing residence was an older residence that had a number of additions made through the years. These modifications were generally well planned and executed. The latest addition was a three-car garage to one side of and contiguous to the existing house. The garage was roofed with a high peaked roof and framed with a 2x12 ceiling to provide for further expansion into an attic area above. This design commission was for a remodel of the existing attic space into a master bedroom with a bath and study. A number of challenges presented themselves: access to the space, maximizing the use of a volume with low ceiling edges, bringing in light and views. A number of approach for providing accessibility to the space was tried. An interior link through an attic space from the existing second floor was studied and rejected. there was not enough clear height nor was the ceiling framing adequate to carry floor loads. Access via a set of spiral stairs was arrived upon as the best solution. Going up the stairs one arrives at a comfortable study lined with bookshelves. A hallway to one side leads to the master bedroom. A greater feeling of spaciousness is achieved through the introduction of a large dormer facing the street and a smaller one facing the backyard. All of the new dormers were carefully designed to compliment and enhance the massing and character of the existing house. The client found contractor bids a bit high and decided to put off construction until their daughter finished college. Text Box: SouthElevation, dormers at bedroom and stairs were carefully proportion to harmonize with existing. Text Box: South Elevation, two basic dormers added. Text Box: Section through bedroom Text Box: Studio 285 Architecture, llc Text Box: Twiet Olympia, Washington Text Box: Upper Floorplan Text Box: Lower floorplan Text Box: View from the North, existing residence, no modifications.