It's a popular architectural move to place a flight of stairs to the upper level within close proximity to the front door. But the arrangement conceived by Archinauten Dworschak + Mühlbachler in their House N is certainly something you've never seen before.
After you've entered the Austrian dwelling at garage-level, turn to the side and you'll see a grand staircase, different to the sort you might expect. This interior element is grand in breadth and features enormous ascending podiums that are scaled up three times the size of each step. The entire area is covered with cozy carpet, opening up into the living room.
The whitewashed structure itself seems to be an abstract heptagonal prism. You climb up and down between the floors against the slopes on either side of House N.
Angular Snail Shell Abodes
Circulation Throughout House N Curls Up and Around the Complex Spaces
Trend Themes
1. Abstract Architecture - Opportunities for architects to create unique, unconventional structures for residential and commercial spaces.
2. Grand Staircases - Innovations in staircase design to create visually striking and functional interior elements in buildings.
3. Carpeted Interiors - Exploration of new materials and textures for interior design and home decor.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture - Opportunities for architects to push boundaries and break away from traditional building designs.
2. Interior Design - Innovations in staircase and interior design to create cohesive and visually appealing home and office spaces.
3. Home Decor - Exploration of new materials and textures for interior design and home decor, especially in the realm of floor coverings and carpets.