In my opinion some conceptual projects just need to stay as an idea. We can surprise our selves with a fabulous idea, because is so different and innovative, just like this stair named Ribbon. This project was created by HSH Architects (Petr Hájek, Tomáš Hradečný and Jan Šépka) from Czech Republic. The staircase is constructed from 10mm thick sheet metal. So it's real… awesome, but… don't we are forgetting about the safety of the users?
I guess the house that contain this stairs can't have children inside. At least a clear banisters will be welcome.
But just the metal stair, without any part to hang on… it looks scary for me.
This project made me think… how far can we go when beauty is on command?
Via Design Milk.
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i am afraid of new things, that is why i live in a cave and sleep on grass clods and my poop
These stairs clearly need at least a handrail on the cantilevered side. The stairs are much too narrow to walk on the wall side where the hand rail exists. As an architect I am constantly challenged by the need to design for usability and beauty. I think that this stair could remain as aesthetically impact-full, with a little more functionality in place.
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