Staircase and Metal Tread The staircase leading to the master suite features aluminum treads supported on stainless steel tubes. "We wanted something that would allow the resin panels behind it to reflect the light from the windows at the top of the stair," Slade says. Photo 3 of 10 in 10 Dazzling Modern Staircases from Modern Dream Penthouse in New York City Makes the Most of Natural Light

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Slade Architecture renovated a penthouse in New York City to include this open-tread, railing-free staircase. Each cantilevered tread is supported by stainless-steel tubes. The use of aluminum on the treads keeps them feeling light and airy as they reflect light from the windowed kitchen.

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