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Floating Staircase by Jordi Vayreda – Beautiful or Dangerous ?

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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

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Published by Michael 13 May 2008 in Ideas

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16 Responses to “Floating Staircase by Jordi Vayreda – Beautiful or Dangerous ?”

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spineemike Says:
May 13th, 2008 at 3:33 pm
Where’s the handrail?! Code violation!
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Pragma Says:
May 13th, 2008 at 4:59 pm
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.
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Jamie Says:
May 13th, 2008 at 8:12 pm
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?
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Mary T. Says:
May 13th, 2008 at 8:58 pm
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.
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Shari Says:
May 14th, 2008 at 12:02 am
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.
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Khoa Tran Says:
May 14th, 2008 at 1:16 am
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.
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Santiago Says:
May 14th, 2008 at 5:26 am
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.
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simon Says:
May 14th, 2008 at 7:10 pm
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
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Ellis Benus Says:
May 14th, 2008 at 9:21 pm
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.
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Trevor Says:
May 15th, 2008 at 6:56 pm
I work for an insurance company and no way would we insure this house without a handrail.
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dru Says:
May 18th, 2008 at 1:13 am
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.
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Caryn Says:
May 28th, 2008 at 11:19 am
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?
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ibrahim Says:
October 2nd, 2008 at 11:34 am
they should definitely make one out of some translucent material.
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MEEP Says:
October 13th, 2008 at 3:44 am
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.
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hannah Says:
October 21st, 2008 at 3:01 pm
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.
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catalina Says:
February 16th, 2009 at 4:09 pm
simply beautiful.