This guest suite builds on the exposed structural appeal of the house, but tie-rods are used to hold the framing together rather than beams. Rungs on the ship’s ladder – designed by architect Barry Gehl – extend across the wall to form a desk and

This guest suite builds on the exposed structural appeal of the house, but tie-rods are used to hold the framing together rather than beams. Rungs on the ships ladder designed by architect Barry Gehl extend across the wall to form a desk and shelving behind.