Stairs, like bridges, connect two different points in space. Its purpose is both functional and symbolic.
Among the many types of stairs, those found in open urban spaces are the most interesting. This list is a collection of some of the most thoughtful urban interventions around the world that use steps as the medium to link spaces. From additions to existing stairs to integral designs, these projects resolve an urban conflict providing dynamism and connection.
What do you think about them? My favorite is #9, yours?
Let me know in the comments below!
Check these 9 Amazing Universities
1. Burnley Living Roofs
Location: University of Melbourne (Burnley Campus), Melbourne
2. The Cascade Project
Location: The Centrium, Hong Kong
3. Lusatian Landmark
Location: Dresden, Germany
4. Town Entrance
Location: Chatenay Mallory, France
5. The Lucky Knot bridge
Location: Changsha, China
6. Cape Square
Location: Durrës, Albania
7. Green Acres
Location: Trenton, New Jersey
8. The Passage
Location: Chattanooga, Tennessee
9. Trollstigplatået
Location: Trollstigen plateau, Norway
10. Termeh Office
Location: Hamadan, Iran
11. Tucson Mountain Retreat
Location: Sonoran Desert, Arizona
12. Ewha Woman’s University
Location: Seoul, Korea
13. Quilotoa Shalalá Overlook
Location: Zumbahua, Ecuador
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My favourite is #13. Beautifully designed and very functional.
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Love that one too! It’s also a very compact design and I always think the smaller the more complex. Any chances of you going to South America soon? 😜
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I think, it’s accessible to water body by stairs and if not can enjoy view. And the most important is ramp is their. Will be helpful to handicaps.
No any chances in near future. But I would love to.
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It’s true! Now I see it, I didn’t pay attention to the handicap design with the ramp – thanks for pointing it out. I have never been in Ecuador and would love to someday too.
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Fabulous, one is more striking than the other.
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Hi Sally, good to see you around. Any favorites on the list? I want to visit them all 🙂
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Sublime, j’adore !!!
Prends soin de toi Virginia
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Merci Tony! Est-ce que tu as une favorite?
J’aimerai visiter le numéro 13 🙂
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Me gusto la #8… genera distintas tipologias de espacios/experiencias en un mismo diseño.
En cuanto a diseño estoy de acuerdo contigo que el #9 es espectacular.
El #11 me recordó al monumento del holocausto de Eisenman y el #12 es monumental y se ve sumamente interesante.
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El 8 aunque no sea tan vistoso es muy interesante por lo que dices, las diferentes tipologías de espacios. Por otra parte, el 12 me parece un proyecto urbano espectacular pero un epic fail de arquitectura. Las clases que están pegadas más al fondo carecen de luz y hay algunos espacios internos que son residuales en consecuencia a la formalidad del proyecto…
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Ce serait le numéro 9, afin de pouvoir m’y retirer pour écrire mes Romans !
Je t’embrasse.
Belle soirée à toi.
Tony
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Je suis d’accord, le numéro 9 c’est un endroit parfait pour s’inspirer 😉
Bonne weekend! V
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