Kitchen and living room at Netsch House by SOM.

A Sparkling Remodel Revitalizes a 1974 Home That Twists Like a Corkscrew

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The original home had very few handrails along the open edges of each floor. As part of the renovation, SOM added simple handrails that would not compete with the architecture. On stairs without railings, cushions offer a gentle resistance to people standing near the edge.