PROJECT

PHOTOS

Building Stairwell

January 12, 13, 2004

This was different, building a form for the concrete stairs to be poured into, and having to create something in mid-air.

setting side rails

view up uncut side rails

side rails with correct number of steps

view from top toward landing

Billy cutting risers and treads

ready to cut long run of rails

landing with stemwall in front

view of finished side rails

 The second floor is poured at the same time as the stairs, so they have to interconnect with rebar and the concrete flows into the top stair and continues on down to the landing and to the bottom stairs. The result will be a ribbon of concrete hanging in the air with no beams underneath to interfere with the view. All of the wood in these photos are just forms and not part of the final staircase. We are also creating a storage area for the 14' tall Christmas tree under the landing. This stair was inspired by Jim Kaslik's cool concrete stair design. When the stairs are complete, there will be a nautical style tubular railing (aluminum or stainless) around the balcony and descending the stairs.

Billy checking level

connection to stemwall and landing

working off scaffolding and ladder

Debbie at bottom of stairs

short run is correct and in place

both runs in place with spacers

only a few spacers in place so far

view to top over theatre door