DeForest Architects The handrail along the side walls were custom-made by Five Star Metals. www.fivestarmetals.com. The stair itself and steel plate stringer/guardrail was built by a team lead by the general contractor, Roberts Wygal http://robertswygal.com/ John DeForest
... the stairs have more opacity. Note that these steps span from the solid steel guardrail in the center of the stair to the adjacent wall, without any intermediate support.
added by Robin Lawrence to staircase RX (4 months ago)
love Chilewich, and wondered if the material would add the required non-slip component our narrow staircase requires. Looking for an alternative to traditional carpet treads or those ubiquitous black rubber/vinyl treads currently nailed to our steps.
In this staircase the perforated steel steps seem to disappear. When seen from the correct angle they provide a gauzy view of what is beyond. They also allow light to filter down the staircase. Seen from another angle ...
by DeForest Architects
perforated stairs. "In this staircase the perforated steel steps seem to disappear. When seen from the correct angle they provide a gauzy view of what is beyond. They also allow light to filter down the staircase. Seen from another angle the stairs have more opacity. Note that these steps span from the solid steel guardrail in the center of the stair to the adjacent wall, without any intermediate support."