Living Room, Shelves, Rug Floor, Chair, Sofa, Coffee Tables, Light Hardwood Floor, and Bookcase A pair of Molded Plywood lounge chairs by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller sit opposite a BoConcept coffee table and a sofa of Paul’s design. For his father’s book collection, Paul created a library around the double-height staircase. Photo 29 of 35 in 35 Swoon-Worthy Staircases That Are a Step Above the Rest from Retired Couple Build Modern in Mexico City

35 Swoon-Worthy Staircases That Are a Step Above the Rest

29 of 35

An interesting feature of the house is the library, which occupies the space surrounding the staircase. "As my parents are of a certain age, it probably would have been better to make the house just one level," architect Paul Cremoux says. But because of the land-usage law, a two-level structure was the only way to create the room his parents needed as well as accommodate his dad’s sizable collection of books. "It was obvious the stairwell would be best suited for the books because of its double height," Paul explains. "Everyone always asks how it’s possible we have only 170 meters," Nina says of reactions to the 1,775-square-foot residence. "Really, it’s just the staircase, the open kitchen space, and the height of the ceilings that add up to make it feel huge." 

Photo Categories: Living Room, Shelves, Rug Floors, Chair, Sofa, Coffee Tables, Light Hardwood Floors, Bookcase