A set of stairs can lead you on a magical journey: ascending a staircase is literally and figuratively reaching higher, a passage to positivity, where as descending a stairway is a spiral ride downward, to darkness, negativity, and perhaps, death. Stairs are the focal point of a lot of great movies and their symbolism is not lost. The greater and grander the staircase, the more power it holds. And, in many multi-story homes, choosing the right stairs and bannister is of the utmost importance – they’re large and domineering and thus, must be treated as serious design elements. In fact, stairways are an integral part of multi-story infrastructure and though many designs are cookie-cutter spiral stairs, that doesn’t mean boundary pushing designs, innovative and unique takes on the traditional, tired rails and steps don’t exist. Architects and designers have made their stamps on homes, public spaces, and commercial buildings everywhere simply by creating unique stairways. These magnificent examples of steps and handrails are truly dream worthy (if not horror film, anxiety, and fear worthy), just so long as you are climbing up them and not falling down. Villa Mallorca by Studio Mishin, ...
A set of stairs can lead you on a magical journey: ascending a staircase is literally and figuratively reaching higher, a passage to positivity, where as descending a stairway is a spiral ride downward, to darkness, negativity, and perhaps, death. Stairs are the focal point of a lot of great movies and their symbolism is not lost. The greater and grander the staircase, the more power it holds. And, in many multi-story homes, choosing the right stairs and bannister is of the utmost importance – they’re large and domineering and thus, must be treated as serious design elements. In fact, stairways are an integral part of multi-story infrastructure and though many designs are cookie-cutter spiral stairs, that doesn’t mean boundary pushing designs, innovative and unique takes on the traditional, tired rails and steps don’t exist. Architects and designers have made their stamps on homes, public spaces, and commercial buildings everywhere simply by creating unique stairways. These magnificent examples of steps and handrails are truly dream worthy (if not horror film, anxiety, and fear worthy), just so long as you are climbing up them and not falling down. Villa Mallorca by Studio Mishin, ...