From Sabina Lang and Daniel Baumann's daredevil staircase to homes designed entirely of steps, staircases have the ability to inspire like no other architectural mainstay. These stairways to heaven showcase the latest staircase designs.
Staircases can be whimsical, colorful, exciting, decorativeâ€"but they're always functional. Take a look at these stairways to heaven and find some inspiration for yourself.
Implications - Stairs are a part of everyday life, and a lot of people tend to not notice them because they are always 'just there.' This cluster is able to shine some light on the forgotten stairs so you can see just how amazing and artistic they can really be. Within this cluster, you will find that changing the look of stairs can make a huge difference in homes and buildings.
35 Stairways to Heaven
Unusual Stairways That Transcend Space, Both Literally and Figuratively:
Jessica Marcel — Oct 24, 2009 — Art & Design
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Green Creative Interior Design
Alternating Tread Bookcase Stair
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Floating Staircases
Stairs are the Crown Jewel at 5th Ave. Tommy Hilfiger Store
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Disappearing Staircase
Steps Fold into Wall
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Stair Climbing Robot Wheelchair
The iBot Mobility System
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Stair Steps
DIY Storage Staircase
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Escalator Advertising
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Strange Stairways
Stairs by Sabina Lang and Daniel Baumann May Be Hazardous to Your Health
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Utilizing Limited Spaces
Staircase Library
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Top 4 Escalator Ads
Including Kingdom Pizza Under Your Feet
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Stepcylce
Don't Pedal. Step, With the 3 G Stepper Bike
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Escalator Morphs Hairstyles
Juice Salon Ad
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Stair Architecture
The Incredible All-Stair House
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Human Stairs
Mi-Zo's Kaleidoscopic Collage of Jumping, Running and Dancing
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Spiral DNA Staircases
Garvan Medical Institute Helix Stairs
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Escalator Legs
Venus Razor Guerrilla Ads
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Illuminated Banisters
Zoran Sunjic's LED Handrail Makes Stairwells Less Scary
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Musical Subway Stairs
Piano Stairs Encourage People to Get Some Exercise
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Stair-Covered Homes
The Japanese Beach-Side Stairs House by Y + M Design Office
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Ads Targeted to Activity Levels
McDonald's & Coca-Cola Stair & Escalator Campaign
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Skateboard Stairs
Recycling at Roartocket Skateboard School
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Stair Stepping Bicycles
The Taurus Bike for Kids
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Fake Blood Carpets
The Fluid Stairway
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Nordic Metro Art Installation
The Tunnel of Light Escalator
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Convertible Chairs
Franklin Chair Stepladder Lets You Reach and Relax
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Obsessive Stair Art
Ascension-Focused Photography
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Abstract Staircases
'Ribbon Stairs' Make for Eye-Catching Home Decor
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LED Staircases
Stair Lights Home System Illuminates Every Step
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Foot Massage Stairvertising
Ogawa Massage Chair Ads
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Convertible Chair Shelves
Power Chair
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Escalator Skiing
Extreme Ski Stunt Video Is A YouTube Hit
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35-Ft Chocolate Towers
The Built-to-Scale St. Stephens Clock Proves It's Christmas Time
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Musical Stairs
Interactive Art at Sony HQ
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Man Buys Eiffel Tower Piece
150,000 Euros For Part of Staircase
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Deodorizing Public Spaces
NCP's 'Stairwell Smells' Plans to Banish Unsavory Odors in UK
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Disappearing Stairways
Jirri Geller Makes an Art Piece Called 'God Says No'
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