This private studio is planned as a compact, yet versatile setting for family gatherings, visiting guests and simply relaxing. Originally the site of a small garage adjacent to the owner’s home, the studio was designed to fit into its residential surroundings and the landscaped rear yard. The layout includes a comfortable gathering space with a vaulted ceiling, high dormer windows, a bow window and bi-parting patio doors to allow a seamless connection between interior and exterior. A freeform latticed pergola ties the new studio to the rear patio of the main residence to architecturally reinforce the message that this simple, yet well-crafted structure is an extension to the living areas of the home.