# Angular Snakelike Staircases The Orange Staircase Connects Six Floors with Its Snake-Like Body By Tiffany | Published 2014-02-18 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snake-like References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2014/02/18/grand-orange-staircase-john-abbott-college-saucier-perrotte/) & [saucierperrotte](http://www.saucierperrotte.com/home.php?lg=en) Canadian multidisciplinary practice Saucier + Perrotte Architectes has created a snake-like, orange staircase for the Anne-Marie Edward Science science faculty building for [John Abbott College](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/john-w-boyer-center) in Quebec. The structural staircase connects all six floors of the science building and zigzags back and forth at the center of the building's atrium. Since the building was inspired by a ginkgo tree, the staircase has been built to facilitate the building's folded form. The atrium is a diamond shaped space that links the staircase to the atrium. "The landscape flows into the foyer, becoming an interior topography, which transforms at the fulcrum of the building into a light-filled, vertical circulation space connecting the sciences," says the architects on the angular staircase. The orange staircase provides a much needed contrast to the building's [monochromatic color palette](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/perron). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.9/10 - Popularity: 13% | Activity: 6% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - 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 - **Structural Design Innovations:** The snakelike staircase demonstrates an opportunity for architects and designers to create more innovative and dynamic structural designs in buildings. - **Atrium Redevelopment:** The creation of the orange staircase in the building's atrium highlights opportunities to redevelop atriums as dynamic and functional spaces within buildings. - **Color Accents in Design:** The use of a brightly colored staircase in an otherwise monochromatic building demonstrates a trend towards using color accents to provide visual interest and contrast in design. ### Who This Affects Most - **Architecture:** The innovative design of the orange staircase highlights opportunities for architects to create more dynamic and functional buildings that enhance the user experience. - **Construction:** The construction industry can benefit from the trend towards more innovative structural designs which require new building materials, techniques, and processes. - **Interior Design:** The redevelopment of atriums as dynamic and functional spaces within buildings presents opportunities for interior designers to create unique and visually striking environments. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Concrete Spiral Staircase Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cadenza.md) - [Sculptural Townhome Staircases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atelier-pierre-thibault-1.md) - [Bold Architectural Renovations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flat-iron-house.md) - [Snake-Resembling Sculptural Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chuzhi.md) - [Timbered Passage Stair Extensions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-annex.md) - [Dutch Barn Spiralled Staircase](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/julia-van-beuningen.md) - [Angular Educational Facilities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oarvemtta.md) - [Modern Blue-Accented Academic Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marie-esther-pavilion.md) - [Remodelled Staircase-Centric Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cobalt-coach-house.md)