SPIRAL UK
ORANGE SPIRAL STAIRCASE FOR COLLEGE STUDENT HUB
Spiral UK have seen somewhat of a trend towards sheet panel staircases , mostly for spiral stairs where the treads rise up around a central pole then get enveloped by a cloak of steel like a flamboyant magician . But the stairs at Halesowen College in Birmingham are no illusion . at one time and used in places of public assembly , so perfect for this application . The requirements are Min / Max rise per tread : 150-190mm , Min clear width between core pole & handrails : 1000mm ( 900 in Scotland ) and Min going from the centre of the tread : 250mm , hence the size .
This statement staircase was part of a refurbishment project commissioned by commercial fit out specialists Fuselek Ltd . Block two at Halesowen College ’ s Whittington Road Campus in Birmingham has become the home of its student hub where the student services team offer a range of financial and administration support to students .
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The area has been updated to a more edgy informal environment with our spiral staircase really making an impact in the modern entrance space , where it leads up to the computer zone .
The full height steel plate balustrade creates an organic curved form that , along with the choice of bright orange , juxtaposes nicely with the otherwise neutral , manmade environment in which it sits . This commercial staircase really makes an impact in the space , even more so at night when the carpet-covered treads are lit up with LED lights – practical but also dramatic . And BPN Architects could ’ ve chosen any colour for the powder-coating of the staircase but the striking orange almost glows when the lights hit it , making for some stand out photographs .
At nearly 4m high and over 2.5m wide , this large bespoke spiral staircase was designed to be compliant with a Category E public stair , the closed risers and fixed dual handrails for additional safety . Cat E Public Stairs are for use by large numbers of people
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