The perforated timber treads and risers, and balustrade of the new staircase let through light and air, but in a more compact overall configuration. Traces of engraved e-mail dialogues between the client and architect appear on the stair stringer and handrail suggesting that the contemporary time factor also supports the stair structure to serve future stories.
Marie’s wardrobe, London, UK
Program: house renovation
Architects: Tsuruta Architects
Area: 214 sqm
Completion: 2016