Staircases

The staircase’s steel guardrail and the custom black bookshelf create a link between the kitchen, the living space, and the entryway.

The stairs and the wood paneling were designed and built by wood-worker Noah Israel, a longtime neighbor and friend.

Six staircases, many open to outside light, serve as pathways between the private interior spaces.

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Haus Meister

Bookshelves add extra utility to the undulating staircase in Tokyo's 921-square-foot Coil house. The space was designed by architect Akihisa Hirata for Sakura and Ryo Sugiura, a young couple with two children.