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A young family seeks to expand their home by building upward and taking advantage of the unobstructed views of the island's countryside, landmarks, and coast. The idea was to separate the living and sleeping quarters by relocating the living spaces to the top floor. The existing roof slab was perforated to create a double-height space with a new staircase connecting the two floors. A large skylight was incorporated into the new staircase's design to bring natural light into the lower level. A terrace with unobstructed views of Mellieha Bay and Selmun Palace on either side was achieved by recessing the upper level at both ends.