Thursday, July 16, 2009

STAIRS: Form & Function


As we look at houses, quietly they may leave us with a memory and impression of this or that. Remember that house with the beautiful floors! For some its kitchens; often it is the first impression driving up, or the master bedroom. For me, I remember the stairs. Some are very artful as photo above of outside stairs to back yard.

What is the rhythm as you climb..For builders, there is a formula of relation to rise to tred. Such minimum seems to work well; but it can get even better. Stairs that intrigue, break the rhythm part way, or the best; sometimes a stair seems to float one up to the next level. Of course when you encounter such a staircase, there should be equally wonderful surprises at the top.

The house is as special. This link provides more photos and information.

Imagine my delight at finding these stairs, and this house.

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