Mexican studio Arquitectura en Movimiento Workshop designed an apartment in Mumbai featuring a sculptural wooden staircase.
The U-shaped staircase acts as a statement feature for the apartment. Situated in the center of the space, the staircase acts as a unifying component. The three-sided design, which is located in front of a double-height window, is made up of open treads, allowing light to filter inside. The first three steps are stand-alone structures, sitting independent of one another, while the rest of the treads curve upwards, each one becoming narrower and taller than the one preceding it, to create a continuous element.
A metal structure anchored to the wall surrounds the staircase on both sides, while vertical steel cables function as both a support system and hand rail.
What's Driving This Trend
- Sculptural Staircases
- Design impressive staircases as an integral part of a space to create a unifying component and statement feature.
- Open Tread Design
- Incorporate open tread designs for staircases to allow light to filter inside and create a modern aesthetic.
- Metal and Cable Structures
- Utilize metal and cable structures for staircases to provide both support and add a sleek, modern look to a space.
Who This Affects Most
- Architecture
- Design sculptural staircases as an integral part of a building to create a modern, unifying feature for a space.
- Interior Design
- Incorporate open tread designs and sleek metal and cable structures for staircases to create a modern, cohesive aesthetic in a space.
- Construction
- Implement innovative staircase designs and materials to create visually striking and structurally sound features within a building.
