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Handcrafted bookshelves line the bright mezzanine, presenting an abundance of storage.

On the upper level is a light-filled lofted bedroom, complete with refinished hardwoods.

In turning the second level of the garage behind their duplex into a multifunctional workspace without breaking the bank, Kyle Huberty relied on friends, family, and the community at large.

"It's simple, yet it's expressive,” Scardulla says. “We don't like excesses. We don't like when you enter a space, and everything is immediately declared, everything is clear. We like discovery and complexity. That's why we love that you get there and you get to the door, and you have one perception, then you enter and get another, step down, and have a new perception, and so on. You take the bed down and get a new perception again."

The Lofthouse is built one of the many hills separating it from the couple’s main residence. "Excavation was a challenge, as we wanted to maintain as much of the existing landscape as possible, but needed to clear out trees for the foundation," says Tarah.

Bob sits in the entry courtyard with his dog, Goya.

The bright white floors, walls, and ceiling of the living area provide a spacious and airy feeling for the room.