15 (More!) Crafty Metal, Wood & Spiral Staircases
November 19th, 2009 admin
Topics: CrookedBrains, design, Dornob, public art, staircases, stairs, urban & street art, WebUrbanist 
Stairs aren’t just a boring, utilitarian part of our homes and public buildings. They’re an opportunity for an architect to really make a statement and do something bold and distinctive. From staircases that float to stairs that fit in impossibly tiny spaces to staircases that go nowhere, this often-overlooked part of everyday architecture is being rethought by many designers and architects. You’ll see no beige-carpeted run-of-the-mill staircases here; these are some ( more! ) …
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