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The open-tread stair leading from the garage to the second-floor living room sets the stage for a Star Wars–style duel.

The floating staircase is a decidely elegant synthesis of form and function.

Exposed brick walls work with a black steel staircase and polished concrete floors to give the interiors an edgy and modern atmosphere.

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House in Tokyo is a minimal residence designed by Ako Nagao + miCo for a couple who required a music studio. The site is located between reinforced concrete mid-to-high-rise apartments and an old wooden housing area. The volume needed to be closed and

Aranzazu House - Besonías Almeida arquitectos

Stair Riser + Rail Detail

The mezzanine is accessed via an industrial-style concrete staircase.

A slim, open-tread staircase contributes to the lightness of the gallery.

Above the living space, stairs lead to an open attic that provides enough space for eight people to sleep.

The Art Deco–inspired stair rail, designed by Ed’s mother, was preserved, as was one of the Moorish-style arches. A painty by Minku Kim hangs in the entry.

For most, the airport is the last place to find efficiency or relaxation. But with the right gadgets and accoutrements, anybody can fly with peace of mind.

With white oak treads and a steel-and-glass railing, the new staircase is much more elegant.

A Frank Gehry Wiggle Chair and Globe light from Ligne Roset sit beneath the stair. The metal encircling the concrete pillar was finished to match all of the other metal elements. Photo: Mike Schwartz

The staircase is a sculptural feature that brings together all of the elements of the project palette, including white concrete at the base, wood, and black steel. The white concrete is meant to appear as though it is emerging from the wood platform.