After tearing apart the client’s 1920s dingy dark apartment, removing all but the supporting walls, ripping up the flooring and pulling out the plumbing we begin the process of relocating the basement stairwell.
The client wanted the basement (where there will be an office) to feel included in the main living area. To create a flow between the two floors, we moved the stairwell into the centre of the building, changed the descent from a narrow single run to a large square with two opposing runs and a generous landing. As the project progresses, the stairs will become a focal point for the apartment and a significant design feature.
