This Boulder, Colorado remodel by fuentesdesign demonstrates the possibility of renewal in American suburbs, and Passive House design principles. Once an inefficient single story 1,000 square-foot ranch house with a forced air furnace, has been transformed into a two-story, solar powered 2500 square-foot three bedroom home ready for the next generation. The new design for the home is modern with a sustainable theme, incorporating a palette of natural materials including; reclaimed wood finishes, FSC-certified pine Zola windows and doors, and natural earth and lime plasters that soften the interior and crisp contemporary exterior with a flavor of the west. A Ninety-percent efficient energy recovery fresh air ventilation system provides constant filtered fresh air to every room. The existing interior brick was removed and replaced with insulation. The remaining heating and cooling loads are easily met with the highest degree of comfort via a mini-split heat pump, the peak heat load has been cut by a factor of 4, despite the house doubling in size. During the coldest part of the Colorado winter, a wood stove for ambiance and low carbon back up heat creates a special place in both the living and kitchen area, and upstairs loft. This ultra energy efficient home relies on extremely high levels of insulation, air-tight detailing and construction, and the implementation of high performance, custom made European windows and doors by Zola Windows. Zola’s ThermoPlus Clad line, which boasts R-11 triple glazing and is thermally broken with a layer of patented German Purenit®, was selected for the project. These windows also provide a seamless indoor/outdoor connection, with 9′ wide folding doors from the dining area and a matching 9′ wide custom countertop folding window that opens the kitchen up to a grassy court where mature trees provide shade and extend the living space during the summer months. With air-tight construction, this home meets the Passive House Retrofit (EnerPHit) air-tightness standard of

Top view of floating staircase and custom multi-pendant glass chandelier.
サクラメントにある高級な広いコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれなスケルトン階段 (金属の蹴込み板、ガラスフェンス) の写真

The curved staircase, lined by custom-made iron balusters and walnut railing, spirals around a glistening crystal Schonbek chandelier. Designed by Melodie Durham of Durham Designs & Consulting, LLC. Photo by Livengood Photographs [www.livengoodphotographs.com/design].

A grand hall entrance features a head-turning floating white oak staircase; it features an interesting geometrical pattern for its vertically-placed satin black metal balusters, and a very creative black-painted maple railing system to function as starting newels. CSC 1976-2023 © Century Stair Company ® All rights reserved.

Photo by Sinead Hastings Tahoe Real Estate Photography
他の地域にあるラグジュアリーな中くらいなモダンスタイルのおしゃれなスケルトン階段 (金属の蹴込み板、金属の手すり) の写真

Mike Schwartz
シカゴにあるモダンスタイルのおしゃれなスケルトン階段 (金属の蹴込み板、木材の手すり) の写真

This multi-level staircase features zig zag stringers, stainless steel posts and riser, and white oak treads with LED lighting. Staircase by Keuka Studios Photography by David Noonan Modern Fotographic Construction by Redwood Construction & Consulting

Following the Four Mile Fire, these clients sought to start anew on land with spectacular views down valley and to Sugarloaf. A low slung form hugs the hills, while opening to a generous deck in back. Primarily one level living, a lofted model plane workshop overlooks a dramatic triangular skylight.

Clear finished cold rolled steel feature staircase with solid kumaru treads and balusters.
ボルチモアにあるトラディショナルスタイルのおしゃれなスケルトン階段 (金属の蹴込み板) の写真

Library wallpaper
シドニーにある小さなモダンスタイルのおしゃれなスケルトン階段 (金属の蹴込み板) の写真

A very real concern of many people refurbishing a period property is getting the new interior to sit well in what can effectively be a completely new shell. In this respect staircases are no different and regardless of whether you choose a traditional or contemporary staircase it has to be in empathy with the building and not look like an obvious add on. Executed properly the staircase will update the property and see it confidently through generations to come. In 2014 Bisca were commissioned by Northminster Ltd to work alongside Rachel McLane Interiors and COG Architects in the conversion of a 1930’s car showroom in the heart of York into prestige, residential loft style apartments. There were two clear facets to the redeveloped building, the River Foss facing apartments, which were rather industrial in architectural scale and feel, and the more urban domestic proportions and outlook of the Piccadilly Street facing apartments. The overall theme for the redevelopment was industrial; the differentiator being the level to which the fixtures and fittings of within each apartment or area soften the feel. In keeping with the industrial heritage of the building the main common areas staircase, from basement to ground and ground to first, was carefully designed to be part of the property in its new chapter. Visible from Piccadilly at street level, the staircase is showcased in a huge feature window at ground floor and the design had to be both stunning and functional. As the apartments at the Piccadilly side of the property were fitted with oak units and oak flooring, hardwearing treads of fumed oak were the obvious choice for the staircase timber. The inlaid tread detail provides a non-slip function as well as adding interest. Closed treads and risers are supported by slim and elegant steel structures and sweeping plastered soffits contrasting wonderfully with the warmth of the exposed brickwork. The balustrade is of hand forged, formed and textured uprights capped by a tactile hand carved oak handrail. Bisca have gained a reputation as specialists for staircases in listed or period properties and were proud to be part of the winning team at the recent York Design Awards where Piccadilly Lofts Staircase won the special judges award special award for detail design and craftsmanship

Floating staircase in front of window wall. Ken Wyner Photography
タンパにある広いカントリー風のおしゃれなスケルトン階段 (フローリングの蹴込み板) の写真

ソルトレイクシティにある高級な中くらいなカントリー風のおしゃれなスケルトン階段 (金属の蹴込み板、ガラスフェンス) の写真

Upon entering this home, you are greeted by a dramatic grand foyer featuring this sweeping staircase and floating balcony; dark stained oak treads, white risers, smooth hand rails and iron balusters complement beautifully the meticulous craftmanship of the builder and the finest details of the architect. CSC © 1976-2021 Century Stair Company. All rights reserved.

Three levels are seen with elevator behind large lavender plastered wall Patrick Coulie
アルバカーキにあるラグジュアリーな巨大なモダンスタイルのおしゃれなスケルトン階段 (金属の蹴込み板) の写真

Metal spine, stained wood stairs with glass balustrade
チェシャーにある高級な中くらいなモダンスタイルのおしゃれなスケルトン階段 (金属の蹴込み板、ガラスフェンス) の写真

Pierfranco Cuccuru
他の地域にあるおしゃれなスケルトン階段 (金属の蹴込み板) の写真

他の地域にあるコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれなスケルトン階段 (フローリングの蹴込み板) の写真

Clear finished cold rolled steel feature staircase with solid kumaru treads and balusters.
ボルチモアにあるトラディショナルスタイルのおしゃれなスケルトン階段 (金属の蹴込み板) の写真