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Luxury staircases do more than connect one floor to another. In a high-end home, the staircase shapes the entry sequence, defines the architectural rhythm, and often becomes one of the most photographed features in the residence. For architects, the best stair design requires early coordination between design intent, structural engineering, material selection, code requirements, finish […]

Comparing cantilevered vs. other floating stairs reveals a plethora of design conversations and construction discussions. While they share a clean, open, modern aesthetic, the way they are engineered, installed, and priced differs slightly; cantilevered stairs are a type of floating stairs. Decide whether a cantilevered system is the right type of floating staircase given structural […]

A floating staircase is among the most searched-for and misunderstood architectural features in modern stair design. At first glance, they appear simple. Clean lines. Minimal structure. A design that could be replicated with the right materials and a decent set of plans. This is exactly where most build-your-own guides get it wrong. A floating stairway […]