Curved Stair

A stair project from 2006.  This was just one part of a whole house remodel Tom did, but it is my favorite part.  It was a contemporary house built in the 80's and the main stair from the main level to the finished basement was originally a spiral stair.  The new stair design needed to be more useful, fit an unique area, and flow into the design of the house.

The new stair had to curve with the curve of the wall and support weight on the outside stringer without a supporting wall.  A free standing, curved stair requires an incredible amount skill, and experience.

Being a woodworker, I really appreciate the work he did and the truly artful bend of this stair and I hope you do too.  The bend was created by gluing layers of plywood together in a form and the risers and treads were added after.