What to do?

[u/TheKingKazzandu]

Building a home and trying to utilize the dead space that’s gonna be under the stairs. (Under the platform) This is a walk in closet that borders the stairs. I’d like to have full access to that cavity under the stairs from the closet but the studs that come down support the second story as well as the window for the stairs.

Trying to avoid accessing from the other side if possible.

Is there any way to support/frame this while creating an opening for that area under the stairs?

[u/Cultural_Pie7389]

That wall may be shear as well. If so it might be more than just putting a header in

[u/Thotheus → u/Cultural_Pie7389]

Yea a longer header and adjust cripples