# Twisted Staircase Architecture This Colorful and Twisted Staircase Design Brings the Outdoors In By Ady Floyd | Published 2015-06-02 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twisted-staircase References: [medibank.au](https://www.medibank.com.au/) & [hassellstudio](http://www.hassellstudio.com) Designers Chris Connell and Kerry Phelan collaborated to create this twisted staircase design as the focal point of the Melbourne Medibank building. The idea emerged from the desire to keep employees stimulated and active. Each floor is a drastically different color such as bright blue, vibrant orange or fluorescent pink. Through the combination of staircases and ramps, the building encourages employees to use standing desks and increase their physical movement. To ensure this happens, the design incorporates indoor quiet areas, group areas and WiFi-enabled balconies. There are 26 different areas to work from. To make this building even more amazing, each twisted staircase leads to a sport area at the bottom and a demonstration kitchen. There is an importance on bringing the outdoors indoors by also including as much foliage as possible and connecting a bike ramp to the street level entrances. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 18% | Activity: 10% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Colorful Building Design:** Using vibrant colors and unique architectural elements to create visually striking and engaging spaces within buildings. - **Active Workspaces:** Designing workplaces that encourage physical movement and activity among employees, such as incorporating stairs, standing desks, and sport areas. - **Biophilic Design:** Incorporating nature-inspired elements, like foliage and outdoor connections, into indoor spaces to enhance well-being and productivity. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Architecture and Interior Design:** Opportunities for architects and interior designers to create innovative and visually impactful building designs that prioritize employee well-being and engagement. - **Wellness and Fitness:** The development of products and services that support active lifestyles within the workplace, such as fitness equipment, ergonomic furniture, and wellness programs. - **Green Building and Sustainability:** Companies in the construction industry can explore sustainable materials and practices to create eco-friendly buildings that incorporate biophilic design principles. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Concrete Spiral Staircase Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cadenza.md) - [Bold Architectural Renovations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flat-iron-house.md) - [Sculptural Townhome Staircases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atelier-pierre-thibault-1.md) - [Remodelled Staircase-Centric Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cobalt-coach-house.md) - [Dutch Barn Spiralled Staircase](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/julia-van-beuningen.md) - [Timbered Passage Stair Extensions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-annex.md) - [Figure 8-Structured House](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-loop-house.md) - [Barn-Form Family Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twisted-house1.md) - [Elevated Leisure Habitats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elevated-leisure-habitat.md)