Modern Staircases

You can have it all – stairs to upstairs and long views downstairs – just choose riserless stairs, as seen in this individualistic Manhattan townhouse 

The cantilevered roofs on this home protect and define the outdoor living and dining terraces that overlook the adjacent bay. 

A circulation point can also be a ready focal point as with this staircase in a rather surprising family-sized skyscraper.

Whether viewed on approach through glass cladding or from the interior, the stairwell in this seaside home has a strong sculptural impact

Inherently functional staircases in both traditional and modern residences have been transformed into artistic statements by architect Richard Landry

Wow! Clever behind-the-scenes design allows this curvaceous limestone staircase to appear to hang and twist in mid air. Explore the rest of this breathtaking clifftop home

A dynamic glass and steel staircase well is the first thing visitors encounter when they enter this home. The staircase sits at the centre of the home’s Y-shaped plan, giving a clear sense of how the house is organised