This is probably the first time Corian has been used anywhere for creating a flight of stairs. The design brief was to create a staircase that will connect the ground and first floors providing access to both left and right hand first floor balconies. The shape of the staircase was also expected to incorporate, complement and enhance the profile of the existing curved wall. The design was required to contain elements of stainless steel and to include connection interfaces for the Corian treads.
Bisca created a contemporary multi-flight staircase of stainless steel and Corian with a retro twist in the form of stainless steel balustrade. Corian treads are supported by stainless steel box spine down the central main flight, whilst the flights to the right and left galleries are cantilevered from the wall. Corian was chosen instead of marble or stone for the treads.
The balustrade of steel bars following the curvature of the staircases and landings is inspired by the railings and grandeur of the 1920’s cruise liners crossing the ocean between England and America in the halcyon days. Extended upright fixings are designed to minimise the cantilevered bulkhead of the landings and are an integral part of the balustrade with bright polished elements at the top and bottom.
At the foot of the main staircase, feature newels plunge down into the floor. On descending the central staircase, towards these organic newels, through the floor to ceiling windows, one can view the open forest.
