floating steps

Staircase without stringers

Floating steps are stairs designed to appear unsupported, typically cantilevered from a wall or mounted on a hidden structural frame.

The treads seem to hover in space without visible risers or stringers beneath them: The architect specified floating steps to maximize light in the stairwell.

The effect is minimal and modern, emphasizing open space and clean lines.

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architectural style

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Imposing architectural stairway centerpiece

visual weight and mass

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Stairway to lowest floor

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated G