42 Modern Ways to Ascend

In this world, you are either going up or you are going down. This cluster of staircase, ladder and escalator innovations provides examples of how the journey is being made more interesting, regardless of your direction.

Ad agencies are making great use of stairs and escalators by putting ads in, on, or around them. There are stairs that light up and play music every time they are stepped upon. Ladders are now functional space savers and design pieces in homes everywhere. Check out these modernized staircases, ladders and escalators for some cutting-edge ways to step up.