A Centuries-Old Japanese Design Concept Inspired This Under-Stair Storage

A Centuries-Old Japanese Design Concept Inspired This Under-Stair Storage

Proving that no place is too obscure to provide storage, architect Kotaro Anzai masterminded a staircase that camouflages drawers and cubbies in its risers and runners.
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This story was originally published in Dwell’s November 2012 issue.  

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