Situated on a narrow site in central Nelson, the building is bordered by low-level commercial developments. In a design masterstroke, valuable floor space at the mid and upper level is sacrificed to open the studio office to a continuous recessed north-facing veranda, supplemented by a generous terrace at the rear. Naturally ventilated, flooded with daylight and imbued with the warmth of exposed mass timber construction, a work environment becomes a practice home full of natural light.