Inspiration from Stairs

STAIRS FROM LECTURE 2

I've chosen two of the stairs presented in the lecture, and attempted to draw a sectional sketch of each of them. Being used to sketching in a 'perspective' style, it took a little while to get my head around picturing a 2D section (then trying to put it on paper!).

MORE INSPIRATIONAL STAIRS...

I also came across more amazing stairs which i thought were worth publishing. They go to show how an fantastic effect can be created, when a little creativity is added to the design...

Frank Gehry - Stairs

Source: http://thecoolhunter.net/images/frank(1).jpg (accessed 3rd April 2010)

Incredible curved stairs - unknown location / architect

Source: unknown

Glass Cantilevered Stairs - Design by Concept Stairs, UK

Source: http://www.conceptstairs.co.uk/images/1.jpg

I don't think it's a real tree? Unknown location / architect.

Source: unknown