# Floating Staircases Stairs are the Crown Jewel at 5th Ave. Tommy Hilfiger Store By Christina Butty | Published 2009-10-06 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floating-staircases References: [trendhunter](http://www.trendhunter.com/christina) & [featurefactory](http://www.featurefactory.com/projectshow.asp?int_id=100368&category=100082) This multi-million dollar floating staircase is located at the [Tommy Hilfiger](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tommy-play) flagship store in New York. It is a unique architectural wonder--the only one of its kind in the world. Americon Contractors, with collaboration from Callison Architecture Inc., was joined by a team of industrial designers, mechanical engineers and structural engineers all based out of Toronto, Canada. They all came together to make this floating staircase at the Tommy Hilfiger flagship store a reality. Designer Adam Shepperdley of Features Walters was the lead designer and project manager. He created the 3D model on which the staircase was based. The floating staircase at the Tommy Hilfiger flagship store took 18 months to complete. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.8/10 - Popularity: 96% | Activity: 99% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Architectural Wonders:** Opportunity to create unique and visually striking architectural structures in retail spaces. - **Collaborative Design:** Advancement in collaborative design and project management techniques for complex construction projects. - **3D Modeling:** Increasing use of 3D modeling to accurately visualize and plan intricate architectural designs. ### Who This Affects Most - **Retail:** Opportunity for retailers to enhance their brand image and create memorable experiences through innovative architectural designs. - **Construction:** Emerging demand for construction companies specializing in unique and extraordinary architectural projects. - **Design:** Growing need for designers proficient in 3D modeling and collaborative project management to bring complex architectural visions to life. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bold Architectural Renovations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flat-iron-house.md) - [Energetic Green Retail Makeovers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/longchamp-store.md) - [Concrete Spiral Staircase Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cadenza.md) - [Architecturally Inspired Luxury Boutiques](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-boutique.md) - [Sculptural Townhome Staircases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atelier-pierre-thibault-1.md) - [NYC Identity-Inspired Retail Cconcepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/concrete-amsterdam.md) - [Curved Glass Veiled Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiffany-co-store.md) - [Sculptural Art-Detailed Store Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toteme-store.md) - [Dutch Barn Spiralled Staircase](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/julia-van-beuningen.md)