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Dutch Barn Spiralled Staircase

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Julia van Beuningen Adds a Spiralling Staircase in a Barn

— November 30, 2022 — Art & Design
Architectural designer Julia van Beuningen adds a spiral staircase made from plywood materials in a thatched barn located in Gelderland, the Netherlands. It is now a residence space with the new transformation of the building, naming it the Barn at the Ahof. It functions as a rental home with four bedrooms and a large open-plan living space.

The highlighting feature is the plywood staircase which is made by manufacturer EeStairs. It is right in the heart of the floor plan with a curvaceous shape that playfully contrasts the barn's rustic look. Van Beuningen tells Dezeen that "We thought, if we're going to do something, we have to do it properly. This is very different and very unusual in a barn like this. It's something you either love or hate, but it's definitely a statement."

Image Credit: Julia van Beuningen
Trend Themes
1. Thatched Barn Renovations - Architectural designers could explore incorporating spiralling staircases made from unique materials like plywood in renovations of thatched barns.
2. Creative Plywood Installations - The use of plywood to create playful and innovative interior installations like spiralling staircases offers a disruptive opportunity in the interior design industry.
3. Unique Rental Homes - The addition of creative design elements like a plywood spiral staircase creates a unique selling point in the rental home industry.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture - Architectural designers could potentially offer unique designs that incorporate playful and unique design elements such as a plywood spiral staircase for clients interested in renovating thatched barns.
2. Interior Design - Interior designers could offer innovative and playful installations like spiral staircases made from plywood materials as a disruptive element in their designs.
3. Real Estate - Real estate developers could potentially incorporate unique design elements like a plywood spiral staircase to create attractive selling points for rental homes or other unique properties.
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