This two story semi-attached brick house with small rooms and no visual connection to the outdoors was reconfigured for a couple with demanding constraints on their limited time at home, who were in need of a haven to relax and unwind from the pressures of their work lives. To create a tranquil retreat, we removed all the partitions and configured one large loft like space leading to a glass wall, providing light and views of landscaping through the new deck and backyard. Millwork, wide plank flooring, a center island and a diagonal wall with a surface mounted barn door direct circulation and site lines, increasing the perception of the space and volume.