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Floating Staircase by Jordi Vayreda – Beautiful or Dangerous ?

This beautiful floating staircase designed by Jordi Vayreda and her Spanish design studio Jordivayreda Projectteam is something that you like to see, but just that. Personally I think that these stairs are quite dangerous, especially after I’ve read “The most common causes of death due to injury in the United States” , and found out that in 2000, 1,307 people died falling on and from stairs and steps. Finally what do you think ? Are these stairs something that you’ll want in your house, or you’d rather prefer something traditional and safe. – Via – Neatorama

project stair Floating Staircase by Jordi Vayreda   Beautiful or Dangerous ?

jordivayreda projectteam stair Floating Staircase by Jordi Vayreda   Beautiful or Dangerous ?

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  1. Posted May 13, 2008 at 3:33 pm | Permalink

    Where’s the handrail?! Code violation!

  2. Pragma
    Posted May 13, 2008 at 4:59 pm | Permalink

    What’s the weight limit on those things, especially out on the edge?

    I’d hate to bend or break one while trying to move furniture into the loft. Also I’d expect them to get quite springy if you were to jump/run onto them.

    On the upshot, they might help cushion a fall since they’re cantilevered like that.

  3. Jamie
    Posted May 13, 2008 at 8:12 pm | Permalink

    Only a possibility in homes with NO kids, and homes where alcohol is never ever consumed. Let alone medications that could cause dizziness or drowsiness.

    I wonder if a clear stair banister could help at all?

  4. Posted May 13, 2008 at 8:58 pm | Permalink

    My dog would never climb those! They look great, but they couldn’t even put a handrail on the wall? I think the real design challenge would be to create a staircase that’s beautiful, but also safe.

  5. Shari
    Posted May 14, 2008 at 12:02 am | Permalink

    These look cool, but I think that not having a handrail in the interest of aesthetics is irresponsible. I guess slaves to minimalism would rather take the risk than have a safer staircase, but I wouldn’t even consider it.

  6. Posted May 14, 2008 at 1:16 am | Permalink

    This only works in video games and perfume commercials, not in real life. Bring anybody over to the house and show them this, their first reaction will be scared.

    I don’t think I could comfortably walk up and down these stairs at 3am to go get a late night snack.

  7. Santiago
    Posted May 14, 2008 at 5:26 am | Permalink

    My grandfather’s house had a staircase just like that, although the steps were solid oak, and the secret for its stability is that the steps are affixed to a brick wall and have a complex set of metal anchors inside the wall, it’s not as scary as it sounds, you just have to avoid climbing it while drunk.
    The staircase i’m describing is also quite resistant, as we moved my grandfather’s turn-of-the-century, solid wood desk and the steps did not buckle or crack, even after 50 years of being there.

  8. simon
    Posted May 14, 2008 at 7:10 pm | Permalink

    don’t people have building codes? I know that that kind of stuff is illegal where I come from. Building codes aren’t just to keep you safe but to keep anyone who comes into your home safe i.e. Neighbors, friends, family, police, firefighters etc. Stairs like that would void your home insurance. No real estate agent would be able to sell your house.

    But they look cool

  9. Posted May 14, 2008 at 9:21 pm | Permalink

    Screw handrails!
    Who CARES about safety when something looks that good?!

    I’ve been in love with the floating staircase since I first laid eyes on one.
    I’m ashamed to say that the first time I saw one was in the movie The Island, but still, they are awesome.

    As soon as I have a two story home I really want one.
    I might have to re-think this when we have children,
    but until then, don’t step off the side. :-)

  10. Trevor
    Posted May 15, 2008 at 6:56 pm | Permalink

    I work for an insurance company and no way would we insure this house without a handrail.

  11. dru
    Posted May 18, 2008 at 1:13 am | Permalink

    Ah, most remarks are the wonders of a litigious society. I can’t wait to visit Venice once all the railings are installed along the canals. Nothing like pandering to the lowest common denominator.

    Sigh, I miss survival of the fittest. Thank God for mini bikes, our last hope.

  12. Caryn
    Posted May 28, 2008 at 11:19 am | Permalink

    I agree. I see building code issues, insurance issues, not to mention serious safety issues. Sure they look cool, but are you still going to feel that way after falling off them?

  13. Posted October 2, 2008 at 11:34 am | Permalink

    they should definitely make one out of some translucent material.

  14. Posted October 13, 2008 at 3:44 am | Permalink

    i would totally fall off that! i mean come on!
    its one of those things that looks really cool but keeps you from doing small things like getting a midnight snack because why take the risk.
    I give it a big thumbs down.
    I would be so scared that one of them would break as well.

  15. hannah
    Posted October 21, 2008 at 3:01 pm | Permalink

    im up for it, but id want a floating handrail. My vertigo outways my adventure. Something just to steady myself would be really helpful, and it wouldn’t have to mess up the design. I think floating shelves (shorter) just above head height would be a cool way to emphazize the design.

  16. catalina
    Posted February 16, 2009 at 4:09 pm | Permalink

    simply beautiful.

  17. chris bright
    Posted December 2, 2009 at 6:25 pm | Permalink

    Hello,
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  18. pyro
    Posted December 2, 2009 at 11:13 pm | Permalink

    thank god for pocket bikes! hmmm, i wonder if you can ride down these babies on a bike…

  19. Posted October 14, 2010 at 11:18 am | Permalink

    hi mr. Chris Bright, how I can send a mail?

  20. Maria Papadopoulou
    Posted November 22, 2010 at 1:57 pm | Permalink

    I believe that these steps are only decorative and nothing else

  21. Julia
    Posted May 24, 2011 at 11:03 pm | Permalink

    These are simply awesome. I am remodeling now, where can I get those and what’s the price?