# Refined Ribcage Risers Inspired by the Human Body, R I B S Steps Rework Homes' Interior Anatomy By Amelia Roblin | Published 2013-01-29 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/r-i-b-s-steps References: [industrialdesignserved](http://www.industrialdesignserved.com/gallery/R-I-B-S/2593007) & [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/tecnicaibrida) Tecnicaibrida says something quite poetic with regards to its elegant R I B S Steps; the building's walls are viewed as the backbone of the structure, so the staircase becomes the ribcage. As a study of the natural beauty and rhythm of the [skeletal structure](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bone-studio), the collaboration between Alan Zirpoli and Gabriele Mariotti resulted in the creation of [striking sculptural treads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cobalt-coach-house). They're made of long pieces of narrow metal that are carefully folded in half to form U-shapes. The resultant pair of spaced panels becomes two generous surfaces for ascending part of the way between one floor and another. About eight R I B S Steps installed in a slanting succession are sufficient to bridge the elevation between one level of a house and another. They [cantilever gracefully from the wall](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stempel-tesar), remain open and riser-free and are best appreciated aesthetically with no handrail. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 30% | Activity: 5% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Skeletal-inspired Staircases:** Creating staircase designs that mimic the beauty and structure of the skeletal system, providing unique and aesthetically pleasing architectural elements. - **Folded Metal Panels:** Utilizing carefully folded metal panels to create U-shaped treads, offering a visually stunning and functional alternative to traditional staircase designs. - **Riser-free Staircases:** Designing staircases without risers, allowing for an open and minimalist aesthetic while still ensuring safe traversal between different levels. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Architecture:** Exploring innovative staircase designs in architecture, providing architects with new options for creating unique and visually striking interior spaces. - **Interior Design:** Incorporating skeletal-inspired staircases into interior design projects, allowing designers to create statement pieces that enhance the overall aesthetic of a space. - **Construction:** Implementing folded metal panels in staircase construction, offering builders a modern and elegant solution for creating functional and visually appealing staircases. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Concrete Spiral Staircase Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cadenza.md) - [Timbered Passage Stair Extensions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-annex.md) - [Sculptural Townhome Staircases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atelier-pierre-thibault-1.md) - [Elevated Leisure Habitats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elevated-leisure-habitat.md) - [Sculptural Experimental Artforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ladder-series.md) - [Reimagined Traditional Library Ladders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/step-by-step-ladder.md) - [Skeletally Inspired Lounge Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chaise-espinhal.md) - [Dutch Barn Spiralled Staircase](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/julia-van-beuningen.md) - [Footbridge-Inspired Hillside Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/villa-sidonius.md)