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BESPOKE , BRITISH STAIRCASES DESIGNED AND BUILT IN THE UK
A staircase should first and foremost get you from one floor to another in comfort - but with the right design and materials it can be a thing of real beauty .
Bisca designs and manufactures bespoke staircases , balustrades and other architectural features in timber , stone , metal , and glass . There is no standard , off-the-shelf option , each staircase is a ‘ one-off ’, designed , built and installed by the in-house team . All components are individually specified for each project , and where possible , sourced locally .
is an important element when it comes to executing the designs . All Bisca ’ s craftspeople are multi-skilled ; competent in metalwork , cabinetmaking , blacksmithing , welding , and leather stitching , marrying century-old skills with modern technology in the creation of a commission .
Stairs in many homes are nondescript and as long as they are functional , they attract little attention . But a staircase can be so much more , according to Richard McLane , Design Director at Bisca , who create bespoke staircases for residential and commercial properties across the UK .
“ Commissioning a bespoke staircase enables you to create an original design to your brief . For a complicated project it is always best to consult a specialist in the field before building work begins . As well as offering expert knowledge on structural and building regulations a specialist will be involved in every process from design through build to installation . A unique staircase solution designed in empathy with the fabric of the building will always look better than a kit or modular staircase .”
Set up by time-served blacksmith Richard McLane over 25 years ago Bisca has progressed from one man and his paper sketches to a design studio with the latest design technology , a traditional forge and cutting-edge machinery , employing a team of 21 people .
One of the fundamentals of Bisca is the relationship between the workshop and the design studio . Respecting one another ’ s discipline allows each artisan to work to their full potential and achieve the highest quality of finish - their experience
www . bisca . co . uk | Tel : 01439 771702
Bisca House , Sawmill Lane , Helmsley , North Yorkshire YO62 5DQ