Staircases are a functional aspect of any building used just to move from one level to another. Nowadays we can see designers go overboard with their creativity in adding designer elements to even a function element as a staircase
The following steps could be carried out in completing a research on stairways-
- Study the the building standards and regulations to get a clarity of the sizes of the treads and risers so there is no compromise on the basics needs.
- Read newspaper articles or news on accidents taking place on staircases with faulty designs so the mistakes are not repeated.
- Study some famous creative staircases done up by famous designers like Frank O Gehry.
- Sometimes the staircase could needed to be designed theme based.
Staircase that looks like a flowing fabric.
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A large scale staircase used as an external feature to access the roof.
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Add an interesting element as a slide for children along with a staircase.
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This sort of a timber stripes staircase is more like a sculpture in the middle of a space.
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Climb higher to reach the bookshelf and get a small space to store the books as well.
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I an entirely white space a rainbow staircase adds interesting colors and breaks the monotony.
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Floating staircases could cause many accidents.
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This sort of a ribbon staircase could be unsafe and scary for the users.
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I feel going creative is alright and acceptable as long as it completes its main purpose of being able to travel safely. Its great when its serves two functions that being of travelling levels and storage. A boring space could totally be transformed in something interesting and beautiful buy introducing a creative staircase. The exploration of material, structure and shape is very inspirational.
