I was recently contacted by an architect who was struggling to fit a spiral staircase into an office and wanted to know if, as building inspector, we could consider a relaxation of the regulations to ...

This half-scale model of a spiral staircase by American studio Matter Design is made from concrete treads that slip neatly over each other. Above and top: photograph by Brandon Clifford The Helix ...

A spiral staircase is visually intriguing. It dates back to the Middle Ages and is one of the most beautiful of all architectural elements. The winding flight of steps was usually made of stone and it ...

Spiral staircases save valuable square meters because they occupy a much smaller area than a conventional staircase. With daring shapes and diverse configurations, they can also be iconic objects in ...

We’re installing stairs from our deck down to the garden. Our plans initially called for a spiral staircase – 3′ wide steps, going down like 9′, and this is what was in our contract. We’ve decided a ...

Staircases can seem like an unalterable part of a building’s DNA. Whether part of a new build or a refurbishment, it can be difficult to imagine changing the angle, direction, or even the placement of ...

Sculpture-like concrete steps and a curving stair suspended above ground feature in this lookbook, which spotlights ten residential interiors with standout spiral or helical staircases. Winding ...