The Art of Staircases
Staircase Design from Top to Bottom

Product Description: How to design staircases, from top to bottom * Exciting new work by established and emerging architects * Planning and design of treads, structural systems, banisters, more Staircases are a part of life--and a part of architecture, one we often notice only when there’s something wrong! The Art of Staircases examines innovative use of staircases in contemporary design, with full how-to and why-to details on treads, structural systems, widths, banisters, proportions, materials, and much more. Beautiful, problem-solving staircases by established and emerging architects are showcased in hundreds of stunning color photos.

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How to design staircases, from top to bottom

* Exciting new work by established and emerging architects
* Planning and design of treads, structural systems, banisters, more

Staircases are a part of life--and a part of architecture, one we often notice only when there’s something wrong! The Art of Staircases examines innovative use of staircases in contemporary design, with full how-to and why-to details on treads, structural systems, widths, banisters, proportions, materials, and much more. Beautiful, problem-solving staircases by established and emerging architects are showcased in hundreds of stunning color photos.

180 pages, Hardcover
Published October 2006
ISBN: 8496263703
ISBN-13: 9788496263703