This half-scale model of a spiral staircase by American studio Matter Design is made from concrete treads that slip neatly over each other. Above and top: photograph by Brandon Clifford The Helix ...

This unconventional structural system was inspired by the material in question: as unreinforced concrete has poor tensile strength, it is unsuitable for use in a cantilevered system as used in many ...

If you’ve always dreamed of having a staircase in your home, you’re definitely not alone. There’s something undeniably magical about a well-designed one as it can feel grand, artsy and in some cases, ...

A pink concrete staircase, gabled roofs and brightly coloured walls define a school with in Zarren, Belgium, designed by architecture studio Felt. The studio won the competition to design the school, ...

When Reinforced Structures, Inc. of Clearwater, Fla., took on the concrete construction work of the new Dali Museum, the company had a number of challenges to overcome. First, this was RSI's first ...

Guardrails and handrails are two elements that are often confused. While the first is used to close a space and prevent a person from falling, the second is a support bar for balance. Normally ...