Seattle Stair Wins 7th National Award at SMA Conference

Seattle Stair & Design's white oak and hand forged blackened steel stair won Best Spiral Stair at the 2013 SMA Awards. The spiral stair complements a winding main stair that recently won second place for most innovative design component at the 14th Annual Northwest Design Awards.

Seattle Stair & Design Vice President David Shuler returned Sunday from the 25th Annual Stairway Manufacturers Association Conference in New Orleans. Although his experience commenced with a redeye commute, monsoon-like rainfall and a delayed flight, it quickly rebounded with both the receipt of our an SMA design award for Best Spiral Stairway- our seventh SMA award in six consecutive years- and the opportunity to connect with a vast network of fellow stair builders.

This year's conference included the annual staples- demonstrations, seminars, certification classes, and the peer judged design competition- as well as several opportunities to partake in local culture.

"It was such a unique experience," said Shuler, "you often are asked what your profession is, but rarely do people really 'get' stairs.  It is incredible to be surrounded by dozens of professionals who not only understand, but do what you do."

We are thrilled to be apart of this annual tradition and look forward to next year's event!

Mary Anne Carter
Assistant Director of Marketing

Seattle Stair Steps into Swing

Seattle Stair & Design, goes with Irish coffee parties like coffee goes with Irish whiskey. Our Third Annual Irish Coffee Event was almost a month ago and we still can't stop talking about it, as it was was tremendous fun for all involved.

Don't believe me? Check out this video of the Seattle Stair crew sampling swing dance lessons.

Seattle Stair Steps into Swing from Seattle Stair & Design on Vimeo.

Irish Coffee Party Prizes

Clever? Competitive? A collector of beautiful things?  Then check out the gorgeous ornaments we handcrafted on the lathe for all of our Irish Coffee Party winners.

We extend another round of congratulations to Jennifer Chase, Buu Christman, Lyn Quickslund, Art Burt, and Dave Lisch for their skill and participation- and invite you to participate next year for a chance to grab your own swag.

Mary Anne Carter
Assistant Director of Marketing

2013 SMA Conference

Our winning submission for The SMA design competition in 2012.

For the past six years, Seattle Stair & Design has participated in the annual Stairway Manufacturers' Association Conference.  The conference provides a unique platform to connect and collaborate with fellow stair builders as well as participate in a peer-reviewed design competition.

Today, our own David Shuler arrived in New Orleans to represent our team at this year's conference and compete for our seventh SMA award.  As the only member to have won an award every year, we are beyond flattered by our success and thank the SMA community for their support of our work.

Whether this year brings our eighth win or simply a rich opportunity for networking and education, we are enthused to participate in the festivities and reconnect with familiar faces!

Mary Anne Carter
Assistant Director of Marketing