From Sabina Lang and Daniel Baumann's daredevil staircase to homes designed entirely of steps, staircases have the ability to inspire like no other architectural mainstay. These stairways to heaven showcase the latest staircase designs.
Staircases can be whimsical, colorful, exciting, decorativeâ€"but they're always functional. Take a look at these stairways to heaven and find some inspiration for yourself.
Implications - Stairs are a part of everyday life, and a lot of people tend to not notice them because they are always 'just there.' This cluster is able to shine some light on the forgotten stairs so you can see just how amazing and artistic they can really be. Within this cluster, you will find that changing the look of stairs can make a huge difference in homes and buildings.
35 Stairways to Heaven
Unusual Stairways That Transcend Space, Both Literally and Figuratively:
Jessica Marcel — Oct 24, 2009 — Art & Design
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Green Creative Interior Design
Alternating Tread Bookcase Stair
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Floating Staircases
Stairs are the Crown Jewel at 5th Ave. Tommy Hilfiger Store
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Disappearing Staircase
Steps Fold into Wall
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Stair Climbing Robot Wheelchair
The iBot Mobility System
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Stair Steps
DIY Storage Staircase
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Escalator Advertising
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Strange Stairways
Stairs by Sabina Lang and Daniel Baumann May Be Hazardous to Your Health
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Utilizing Limited Spaces
Staircase Library
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Top 4 Escalator Ads
Including Kingdom Pizza Under Your Feet
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Stepcylce
Don't Pedal. Step, With the 3 G Stepper Bike
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Escalator Morphs Hairstyles
Juice Salon Ad
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Stair Architecture
The Incredible All-Stair House
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Human Stairs
Mi-Zo's Kaleidoscopic Collage of Jumping, Running and Dancing
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Spiral DNA Staircases
Garvan Medical Institute Helix Stairs
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Escalator Legs
Venus Razor Guerrilla Ads
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Illuminated Banisters
Zoran Sunjic's LED Handrail Makes Stairwells Less Scary
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Musical Subway Stairs
Piano Stairs Encourage People to Get Some Exercise
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Stair-Covered Homes
The Japanese Beach-Side Stairs House by Y + M Design Office
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Ads Targeted to Activity Levels
McDonald's & Coca-Cola Stair & Escalator Campaign
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Skateboard Stairs
Recycling at Roartocket Skateboard School
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Stair Stepping Bicycles
The Taurus Bike for Kids
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Fake Blood Carpets
The Fluid Stairway
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Nordic Metro Art Installation
The Tunnel of Light Escalator
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Convertible Chairs
Franklin Chair Stepladder Lets You Reach and Relax
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Obsessive Stair Art
Ascension-Focused Photography
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Abstract Staircases
'Ribbon Stairs' Make for Eye-Catching Home Decor
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LED Staircases
Stair Lights Home System Illuminates Every Step
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Foot Massage Stairvertising
Ogawa Massage Chair Ads
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Convertible Chair Shelves
Power Chair
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Escalator Skiing
Extreme Ski Stunt Video Is A YouTube Hit
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35-Ft Chocolate Towers
The Built-to-Scale St. Stephens Clock Proves It's Christmas Time
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Musical Stairs
Interactive Art at Sony HQ
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Man Buys Eiffel Tower Piece
150,000 Euros For Part of Staircase
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Deodorizing Public Spaces
NCP's 'Stairwell Smells' Plans to Banish Unsavory Odors in UK
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Disappearing Stairways
Jirri Geller Makes an Art Piece Called 'God Says No'
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Gym Lets Patrons Bare All
Naughty Surrealism Used to Sell Shoes
Fashion Mag Gets Controversial
Floating Staircases
Stairs are the Crown Jewel at 5th Ave. Tommy Hilfiger Store
Portable Temporary Houses
Heirloom Quality Custom Buildings Delivered on Wheels
Pole Dancing Exercise
Sexy Movements Become the Latest Form of Exercise
Eye-Inspired Surrealism
Naughty Romanian Surrealist Paintings
Next-Gen Psychedelic Surrealism
Is Artist Larry Carlson a Modern Salvador Dali?
50 Clear Home Decor Ideas
From See-Through Plastic Chairs to Glass Bathtubs
Skateboard Furniture
Skate Study House
Interactive Bubble Wrap Ads
Shiatsu Massage Poster
Escalator Advertising
Vibrant Photorealistic Paintings
Diego Gravinese's Pop Art is Exceptional
Awareness Through Fashionable Celebs
Tommy Hilfiger, Aly & Aj for MS
Pop Art Fall Fashion
Blumarine Warhol-Inspired Pastel Brights
Oil Drum Furniture
Francois Royer Creates a Rock(ing) Chair Out of Steel
Angular Austrian Architecture
The YUG House by X Architekten is an Especially Agreeable Abode
Billboards That Hatch
McDonald's Giant Egg Hatches Daily
Skateboard-Segway Hybrid
iSlide Motorized Skateboard
Ingestible Deodorant
Fight Sweat Pits With Chlorophyll
Top 4 Escalator Ads
Including Kingdom Pizza Under Your Feet
Escalator Morphs Hairstyles
Juice Salon Ad
Expanding Modular Seating
Phil Crook's Compact Sofa System Slides Out Into Chairs for Company
Modern Ziggurat Architecture
Tiago Viegas' Crea Building Challenge Channels Ancient Cultures
40 Budget-Friendly Musical Instruments
From Carrot Clarinets to Typewriter Pianos, Making Music is
Sheltervertising
McDonald's Creative Outdoor Billboards
Origami Furniture
The Flux Chair Unfolds Into Innovative Seating
18 Deodorizing B.O.vations
From Flatulence-Masking Undies to Ingestible Anti-Perspirant
Human Stairs
Mi-Zo's Kaleidoscopic Collage of Jumping, Running and Dancing
Ice Bulbs
More Fun with LED Lights
Transformable Houses
The Mutating OFT by Sand & Birch
Spiral DNA Staircases
Garvan Medical Institute Helix Stairs
Sculptural Windowed Homes
The Bierings House by Rocha Tombal Architects has a Scenic View
Eco-Island Homes
The Architectural Island House by Iroje KHM Architects
Cult Bunny Sites
Bunnylicious
Escalator Legs
Venus Razor Guerrilla Ads
Natural Home Renovations
Belgian House Extension Keeps It Organic and Cutting Edge
Laser-Projected Bike Paths
The Light Lane Keeps Cyclists Safe
Illuminated Banisters
Zoran Sunjic's LED Handrail Makes Stairwells Less Scary
Emergency Floating Abodes
A Gravity-Defying House from the Brad Pitt Make It Right NOLA Foundation
Musical Subway Stairs
Piano Stairs Encourage People to Get Some Exercise
Boomerang Buildings
The Angular Horizontal House by Eastern Design Office
Stair-Covered Homes
The Japanese Beach-Side Stairs House by Y + M Design Office
Creepy Skinvertising
Harnn Massage Balm Ads Get Under Your Skin
Green Skateboards
FunkinFunction Recycled Wood Skateboards
Hilfiger Fragrance Inspired by Real Women
Documentaries Inspire Dreaming
Sculpted Fitness Chocolates
Abdominal Muscle Bars for Men
Paint with LED Light
Philips Imagination Light Canvas
NASA Treadmill Makes Exercise Easy
Alter-G G-Trainer
Twinkling Walkways
Promenade of Stars in Geneva's Place du Molard Made of LED Lights
Blooming Furniture
Fatih Can SARIOZ's 'Flower' Transforms Into Table & Chairs
Inflatable Chandeliers
‘Lullaby' Air-Filled Lighting
Quirky Recycled Lighting
Bright Ideas Turn Found Objects Into Fun Lamps
Skateboard Stairs
Recycling at Roartocket Skateboard School
Big Buck Pop Art
Banksy's Kate Moss Sells for $150,000
Thrasher Meets Geek
Bluetooth Skateboard
Nouveau-Retro Nature Homes
The Bar House by Peter Gluck & Partners Hides in a Valley
Laughter Yoga
Hysterical Exercise
Voyeuristic Pop Art
Shag's Peeping Toms
Chocolate Tool Sets
Sweet Engineered Treats
Musical Gloves
Piano Hands Make Impromptu Recitals Possible
Web Site Devoted To Symbol of Death
SkullADay
LED Spa Pods
Oxy-LED Light Spa Capsule for Weight Loss
Flying Carpet
3D Rug For Maximum Lounging
Giant Fake Grass Toys
Playground Carpet
Battery Operated Candles
Set the Mood With Flickering LED Lights
Cocoa Feet
Toe-Food Chocolates
Animated Bus Stop Billboards
McDonald's Big Mac Yawning Ad
Balloon-Based Air Fresheners
'Fresh Blow' Disperses Deodorizers as it Whizzes Around the Room
Obsessive Stair Art
Ascension-Focused Photography
Abstract Staircases
'Ribbon Stairs' Make for Eye-Catching Home Decor
Portable Night Lights
The Candela Guardian Nightlight For Late Night Bathroom Breaks
Supercar Skateboards
The Ferrari Skateboard
Carpet-Lounge
Fused Furniture
Jurgenbey Creates Back-to-Back Hybrid Chairs
Nutritious Night Lights
The Milk Glass LED Lamp
LED Staircases
Stair Lights Home System Illuminates Every Step
Phantom Musicians
'Light Paint Piano Player' by Ryan Cashman
Branded TV Shows
Tommy Hilfiger TV
Bendable Seating
Miran Nudell's Apogee Chair Customizes Sitting
Solar-Powered Masonry
Brick Lights Offer Eco-Friendly Lighting at Night
Superhuman Toddlers
4-Year-Old Survives Freak Car Accident Down Stairs
Ravetastic Art Buildings
LED Lights Make Austria's Ars Electronica Bumpin'
Speaker Seating
'Be Inspireled' Easy Chair Looks Like Sound Comfort
Lights That Undress
The Ziplamp Lets You Unzip to See the Light
Musical Stairs
Interactive Art at Sony HQ
5 Striking Radiator Designs + The Speira DNA Radiator With LED Lighting
Deodorizing Public Spaces
NCP's 'Stairwell Smells' Plans to Banish Unsavory Odors in UK
Disappearing Stairways
Jirri Geller Makes an Art Piece Called 'God Says No'