Staircase, Metal Tread, and Metal Railing Nouvel Approach

When the Nouvel staircase proved too costly to copy, DeSalvo designed an affordable version. The treads are perforated bent steel plates that appear to float on a support tube, while the railings are made from tension cables and galvanized handrails and posts. It offers a similar level of architectural impact and sense of transparency at relatively low cost (both stairways, plus a matching catwalk, came in at $6,000). Photo 6 of 10 in 10 Dazzling Modern Staircases from Come Sail Away

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A mixture of perforated, bent-steel plates, tension cables, and galvanized-steel handrails and posts form a modern staircase that feels light and airy, despite its industrial materials. The perforations in the steel steps and the thinness of the tension cables keep the stair feeling open and transparent. Designed by architect John DeSalvo, it was inspired by a high-end staircase by French architect Jean Nouvel.

Photo Categories: Staircase, Metal Tread, Metal Railing

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