Practical Architecture

Or something like that....

London-based Levitate Architects developed this ingenious plan to deal with some space issues in the shared top floor apartment of a Victorian mansion block.  They created a new loft bedroom, accessed by a "secret staircase" hidden from the main reception area.  In order to accommodate the client's desire for a library, the architects developed an idea where both English oak shelves and treads are lined with books.  Also, since 

there is a skylight directly above the staircase, there is ample light for this unique library. 

Some brilliant planning, in my opinion.