The staircase is the key

By Ken Gutmaker

Staircases often reveal a lot about a structure, both about the quality of construction and the aesthetics of a project. In the middle of this modern home, the custom fabricated three-story steel and wood staircase illuminates the central core of this architects home.

Architect- http://www.arleoinc.com

Builder- http://blairburke.net

Stairs- Five Twenty Two Industries

Photo- http://www.kengutmaker.com

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