BISCA STAIRCASES A sustainable staircase reclaimed from land and sea
The client was remodelling and modernising a brick and stone farmhouse near Hartlepool . Local materials reclaimed by the homeowner were the inspiration for the design of a new staircase to be located in a newly created triple-height entrance space providing a link between old and new .
Bisca staircases are 100 % bespoke .
Each project begins with a blank slate , a site visit and listening to the homeowner ’ s aspirations ,. Every element of the design and build is approached on an individual basis - there are no templates or preconstructed parts . CAD designs are created and once approved , materials are proposed and sourced . However , this project was unusual in that existing materials were the starting point for the design which creating a new challenge for the design team .
The home owner is a strong advocate of repurposing , giving materials a new lease of life . Using recycled materials was an important part of the vision for the whole renovation . 30 years ago the homeowner ’ s father was given
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