SPIRAL UK
STAIR TRANSFORMATION FOR 64 KNIGHTSBRIDGE
A complete refit of 64 Knightsbridge was in order to transform the building into a luxury workspace for a private members ’ club - and Spiral UK were awarded the contract to replace the stairs connecting the basement to levels one and two . These stairs were a carefully considered aesthetic piece beyond the previous functional straight steps , a slight curve subtly enhancing the bespoke stair to play to the detailing of the quality interior , a luxurious sanctuary of work and play hidden behind a Classical facade in central London .
In fact , nothing was standard on this design , with tumbled oak treads inlaid with brass , hand-painted metalwork and a special profile , French polished handrail - well worth the extra effort to see the finished product sit so well in the designer ’ s vision .
Our feature mock Georgian staircase serves three floors in two separate curved flights ; timber treads and risers with feature balustrades in a hand painted black finish and feature bronze elements topped with a special profile timber handrail .
The result is perfectly at home in the high end setting , curving gently up to the mezzanine with oak underfoot , firm but quiet , and brass inlays adding a bespoke touch of regulatory glamour , hand buffed wooden rails smooth to the touch . The black of the metalwork contrasts beautifully with the natural browns and lush greens , complementing the Art Deco theme but adding a contemporary edge .
From fabrication in our factory by our time-served craftsmen , through transportation to central London and craning onto site , to the hand finishing once the structure was fixed in place , it certainly is a contrast between the before and after .
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