This project involved centralizing the fireplace,opening the stairs to serve as a light well into the house, adding a floor, and opening up the southeast side to enjoy its' Lake Washington view while perched as a lighthouse.  The original house was built in 1967 and only had a roof replacement since.  With that in mind, along with the client's desire to live in the house during construction, we decided to lift the main floor so that it would become the upper floor and built a new main floor below.