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The sinuous stair winds up through the house playfully enticing the eye to explore the space above and below the living level.
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Stairs require effort to climb. If the eye can be encouraged to enjoy the journey, then it is less likely that the legs will notice the effort.
Stairs can be places to store possessions and places which can let the light penetrate the building.
Stairs join levels which makes them ideal elements to keep the eye moving throughout the space – from one level to the next.
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Th eye traces the balustrade and handrail down from one floor to the next and back up again.
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Stairs are good places in which to store things.
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Items on the display shelf entertain the eye on the stair journey. Storage space is located behind the adjacent panels.
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The screen opens up different vistas on each level, amusing the eye while climbing 4 flights to the attic. The copper sleeve,smooth to touch, protects the painted timber from dirty hands at changes in direction.
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The voids and stair let light penetrate into the lower levels of this house.
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The stair comes out to great you with its stretched 3 bottom treads, and the 6 steps feel more like only 3- 4stop. LED lighting defines the step edge at night.
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For this alts + adds project, the void and stair permit light to enter into the depths of the house from where it was previously excluded. It gives a sense of theatre to the 'everyday' garage / basement access stair.
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The light feature makes the journey to the garage something more than just a walk down the communal back stair / fire stair.
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At the entry landing, this entry stair splays to encourage the visitor to to go up to the living areas. The Pony tails in the courtyard amuse the eye on the way.
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The open risers allow light to penetrate further into the house.
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