The brief called for a WC on the ground floor for convenience. However, we didn’t want this function to impact on the limited space available. The solution is a secret bathroom tucked under the staircase with its door reading as part of the timber ‘furniture’ object that divides the staircase from the living space. Magnetic seals create privacy for the WC and the mirror and black tiled interior make the small space a dramatic feature rather than a pokey toilet cubicle.