The brief
The old closed stair blocked the only window in the hall. The owners wanted light through the stair without it feeling unsafe for their children.
What we built
Fourteen ash treads on two steel stringers, with a balustrade of vertical rods spaced under 12 cm, as the Bavarian building regulations require for homes with children.
Finish
A hard-wearing matt lacquer on the treads and oil on the handrail, which feels warmer in the hand.