Saturday, 16 March 2013

Staircase research for final 2nd year project 'What If'.

For my final project of the year, my concept is 'what if Smeg made bread?' As Smeg is an Italian brand, I thought I could take it back to it's routes. The space we have to deal with is in Manchester's Northern Quarter. Quite a independent and bustling area of the city, a quirky, yet smart and fresh bakery would fit in perfectly.

We have to use at least two floors of the building, so a staircase (and lift) are needed. I would like mine to be glass and seamless, to fit in with some of Smeg's brand qualities of well built and sophistication.
Own photo
Wagamama's in York. I like how this staircase is supported by just one column, seen below. I also like how it is not flush against the wall, almost free standing. I want my staircase to not have any banisters, just glass panels, to add an air of sophistication and simplicity.
Own photo.
Own photo.
The above photo is from the Science Museum which I visited in London last week with my family. I like how the handrail on the wall seems to be floating, and the stainless steel is attractive. I also think the wooden grooving on the wall is interesting, it would definitely fit within the theme I plan to have in my bakery. 

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