15 Spectacular Stairs and Staircase Designs
In the matter of Staircases, most of the architects stick to the basic safety measures rather than aesthetics. Many architects are now striving to have both these factors. Well, I will introduce you to 15 new and spectacular forms of staircases.
DNA Stairs
This spectacular staircase is designed by Geoffery Packard. This staircase is based on the concept of the DNA. This DNA Stair concept is inspired by the double helix shape of the molecules. These DNA stairs are made from a variety of materials such as glass, steel, carbon fiber and wood.
Deconstructible Wooden Staircase
This staircase is made from laminated timber. The main concept here is that it will never have to be demolished. It can be dismantled and reconstructed elsewhere according to your needs. This is the concept of the architect Alberto Mozo.
Stairs of Seemingly Floating Glass
The Apple Stores are popular for their tons of reflective, translucent glass surfaces. The 14th St. NYC Apple Store features a spiral glass staircase and that really makes it appear as though visitors are floating on air. This Spiral glass staircase is a chief source of attraction.
Monster Staircase
This Staircase is embedded in stone and is located in Piedra de Peñol in Medellín, Colombia. Climbing this staircase will provide you with a perfect workout. There is no elevator available here. These 649 stairs lead to the top of this 200 meter tall granite batholith. And once you make your way to the top, you will surely get a beautiful view.
Stairs as Art
This is a wonderful concept. This staircase is located at the SCI-Arc Gallery, Los Angeles.
This staircase is designed by the designers Dwayne Oyler and Kelly Wu in collaboration with the engineering firm Buro Happold. These stairs link the floor level of the gallery for a walk above and are constructed of approximately 2400 linear feet of aluminum tubing and rods.
Musical Stairs
These stairs are located in the Sony Building in Tokyo. It plays music as you ascend the stairs. Each step has its own note. This will surely be a wonderful experience.
Stairs for a Super-Tight space
These stairs are meant for small spaces. This staircase is designed by the Swedish Architects of TAF Architect Office. The steps are small and narrow and occupy space hardly bigger than a closet.
Stairs for your Books
This is a great method to store your books. While browsing through the books you can also see the titles as well as take a seat near the books while browsing through the books. These stairs are located in a tiny apartment in London.
Stairs of Undulating steel
This is the concept of architect Thomas Heatherwick. These stairs are located in the flagship Longchamps store in New York City. These stairs are made from continuous strips of hot-rolled steel.
Stairs as Storage
Some small space dwellers purchase this standalone flat pack stairs. You may also use these stairs for storage purposes. This is the concept of architect Voet-Theuns. This stairs are commonly used in Belgium.
Hanging Box Stairs
This staircase is designed by the architect Blencowe-Levine. This is a space saving type of staircase. These stairs are located in the Battersea area of London.
Dangerous looking stairs
These stairs are designed by Spanish designer Jordi Vayreda. These stairs look scary to me but it can defenitely support a human being. The chief material used here is Steel. Each step is 100 mm thick and is welded to 250mm thick beam. Whatever be the case the concept is really cool.
Stairs made of Skateboards
These stairs are inspired by the skateboards. The skateboards are mounted to a solid aluminum beam.
Spiral Staircase Slide
Voicemail system inventor Scott Jones badly wanted a slide in this home. This design is the concept of Rodney Miller. He devised this wooden slide using ship building techniques.
This slide is set alongside the spiral staircase.
Chand Baori Stepwell
Chand Baori is a well in India with a number of stairs. These stairs were built in the 10th century. This well was constructed in order to solve the water problem in that area. This well is about thirteen stories tall and has 3500 narrow steps.
