The loft in this North Coogee home is a revelation. Usually "loft" suggests an add-on, an extra space made by using the attic. Not here. Here we are talking about integration. The loft was designed to be a purpose-built space, in this case a home office for the owner. Its spiral staircase had to be lowered into place before the roof of the house was built. It is essentially the creation of a third storey, but with building regulations in high-density residential area, there was an issue of overviews if balconies were planned.