The Stairs | studio1

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Upper/ground

10 March 2018

So the sketch begins...

Started off sketching how the stairs would connect from each floor; from one to another. So I decided to look into the connection between the Ground and Upper Floor.

The purpose is for the stairway to blend in with the support legs of the UFO, at the same time making sure that the client (Gucci) experiences and gets inspired while going from and to the workshop in the upper floor being surrounded by the beauty of the natural environment surrounding the area. Hence, only small steps were implemented in this design (although sketches do not reflect the inclination of the stairway). The UFO is also planned to be elevated on the hill, which will work in conjunction with the minimum incline stairway to further convey the previous point. This travel time strives to encourage the client to stop to appreciate the scenery of the area while going to and from the workshop.

Upper/ground sketchup

The following are the developed sketchup model for the upper/ground stairway, including a side section of the stairway. Material used for the stairway is white marble.

Perspective View of Stairs

Side Section

LOWER/ground

10 March 2018

The lower/ground stairway is inspired by more industrial designs, striving to achieve to give a rustic, straight-to-the-point vibe. This is because this concept should provide a more comfortable, warehouse vibe for Revival Cycles. The spiral stairway was taken into consideration initially but it was not practical for our client to bring the bike up to the exhibition by a spiral stairway. Hence, two flights of stairs conjoined with platforms is used. This provides our client with practicality and efficiency of working.

LOWER/ground sketchup

The following are the developed sketchup model for the lower/ground stairway, including a side section of the stairway. Material used for the stairway is steel coated with copper(to achieve a rustic metal).

Perspective View of Stairs

Side Section

LOWER/ground sketchup

16 March 2018

After careful consideration for our underground workshop's client; Revival Cycles, the stairs have been developed on sketchup for wider steps, and is completely covered with thick bulletproof glass, with positioned frames for ventialtion in the stairway.