A peaceful space for play and growth

Located in Calgary's historic neighborhood of Ramsay, this project involved a second story and attic renovation in a small century home. The attic is designed as a place of retreat for the family to gather, read, play, rest, and to daydream. The built-in sitting nook offers a spot to be nestled in the canopy of a tree and to take in the view overlooking Ramsay and the railway.

The design demanded efficient and versatile uses of space, manifested in features such as the mini library under the folding attic stairs. A skylight was added above the hatchway to allow for light to penetrate into both the attic and second floor spaces and to naturally ventilate the house. One bonus feature has a particular story to remember: During Calgary's 2013 spring floods, we salvaged a slide from a flooded playhouse and installed it to run from the sunroom of the house into the backyard.