Designed by Tomer Gelfand in Israel, this structural staircase resembles a tornado or something you would imagine is attached to a tree house in the middle of a rain forest.
The staircase from afar looks like a large, multi-hued structure rather than a set of steps. Up close however, it is clear that the wooden swirls and a unique ascending design make up rails. The structural staircase was made from an astonishing 9,000 meters of poplar wood and despite its swirling appearance, features a durable design. The stairs are truly a marvel since unlike most staircases, they are are a suspended structure unattached to any walls.
Designed for the Atrium office, this captivating staircase is a design that visitors will likely not forget.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Sculptural Staircases
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating unique and visually stunning staircases that serve as architectural focal points in various spaces.
- Swirling Design
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporating swirling patterns and unconventional shapes into furniture and interior design to create eye-catching and memorable pieces.
- Suspended Structures
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing durable and aesthetically pleasing structures that are not reliant on traditional wall attachments, opening up new possibilities for architectural design.
Where This Applies
- Architecture
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Exploring new design concepts and materials to create innovative and visually striking architectural structures, such as sculptural staircases.
- Interior Design
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Pushing boundaries with unconventional design elements, like swirling patterns and unique shapes, to create visually captivating and memorable interior spaces.
- Furniture Design
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporating swirling and sculptural elements into furniture designs to create one-of-a-kind pieces that stand out in the market.
