When a world class sailing champion approached us to design a Newport home for his family, with lodging for his sailing crew, we set out to create a clean, light-filled modern home that would integrate with the natural surroundings of the waterfront property, and respect the character of the historic district. Our approach was to make the marine landscape an integral feature throughout the home. One hundred eighty degree views of the ocean from the top floors are the result of the pinwheel massing. The home is designed as an extension of the curvilinear approach to the property through the woods and reflects the gentle undulating waterline of the adjacent saltwater marsh. Floodplain regulations dictated that the primary occupied spaces be located significantly above grade; accordingly, we designed the first and second floors on a stone “plinth” above a walk-out basement with ample storage for sailing equipment. The curved stone base slopes to grade and houses the shallow entry stair, while the same stone clads the interior’s vertical core to the roof, along which the wood, glass and stainless steel stair ascends to the upper level. One critical programmatic requirement was enough sleeping space for the sailing crew, and informal party spaces for the end of race-day gatherings. The private master suite is situated on one side of the public central volume, giving the homeowners views of approaching visitors. A “bedroom bar,” designed to accommodate a full house of guests, emerges from the other side of the central volume, and serves as a backdrop for the infinity pool and the cove beyond. Also essential to the design process was ecological sensitivity and stewardship. The wetlands of the adjacent saltwater marsh were designed to be restored; an extensive geo-thermal heating and cooling system was implemented; low carbon footprint materials and permeable surfaces were used where possible. Native and non-invasive plant species were utilized in the landscape. The abundance of windows and glass railings maximize views of the landscape, and, in deference to the adjacent bird sanctuary, bird-friendly glazing was used throughout. Photo: Michael Moran/OTTO Photography

Floating staircase with steel mono-stringer and white oak treads as seen from below. The wood top rail seamlessly flows up the multi level staircase. Stairs and railings by Keuka Studios Photography by Dave Noonan

デンバーにあるコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれな階段 (金属の手すり) の写真

トロントにあるトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれな階段 (混合材の手すり) の写真

ミネアポリスにある中くらいなラスティックスタイルのおしゃれな階段 (混合材の手すり) の写真

他の地域にあるカントリー風のおしゃれな階段 (混合材の手すり) の写真

Floating steel stair with walnut treads and flooring. Maple cabinets with LED lighting. Sierra Pacific windows. Will Austin photo.
シアトル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階段 (金属の手すり) の写真

Юрий Гришко
モスクワにあるお手頃価格の中くらいなトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれな階段 (木材の手すり) の写真

Joe Fletcher
サンフランシスコにあるモダンスタイルのおしゃれな階段 (混合材の手すり) の写真

他の地域にある広いラスティックスタイルのおしゃれな階段 (金属の手すり) の写真

バルセロナにある中くらいなインダストリアルスタイルのおしゃれな折り返し階段 (金属の蹴込み板、金属の手すり) の写真

Michael deLeon Photography
デンバーにあるコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれな階段 (金属の手すり) の写真

Stair landing with hidden laundry behind large sliding panel doors. Open tread stairs are contrasted with black steel and glass handrails. White walls and joinery allow exposed brick walls to highlight and apply texture whilst timber floors soften the space Image by: Jack Lovel Photography

バンクーバーにある高級な中くらいな北欧スタイルのおしゃれな階段の写真

Brady Pape
ボイシにある中くらいなコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれな階段 (金属の手すり) の写真

ソルトレイクシティにあるラグジュアリーな巨大なコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれな階段の写真

モントリオールにあるお手頃価格の中くらいなモダンスタイルのおしゃれな階段の写真

Haris Kenjar
シアトルにある高級な巨大なコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれな階段 (混合材の手すり) の写真

Custom wood floating stair in the double-height entry hall
ロサンゼルスにあるラグジュアリーな広いモダンスタイルのおしゃれな階段 (金属の手すり) の写真