This is a "sneak peak" at the beginning of a modern rail project currently in production in our shop.
We were initially engaged to create several charrettes/concepts for this clients recently purchased home. The home has several design challenges in relation to once popular 1980's style plays on scale and space. We came up with several designs that are harmonious with these challenges and one in particular resonated with the client. Once the design intent was focused we refined the concept to production and are currently milling all of these wonderful elements in our shop.
The entire system is rectilinear (without curves) and horizontal in orientation, rather than the traditional vertical layout. We have created a conversation of reveals and steps that are echoed in a wrap-around bookshelf system under the stair. It is all being made with hand selected American Cherry and there are many highlight panels, in the system and the newels, that are made from the Waterfall Bubinga - shown above.
The element of bubinga is like built-in jewelry.
Stay tuned for updates on this fun project.
David - Seattle Stair & Design
