Topics in Contemporary Architecture and Urbanism: On a Stair

Stairs are a necessary mode of vertical movement through a building, and are legally regulated by a range of specific dimensions and safety parameters. Foot traffic is concentrated and repeated at the stair, and the material finish can be subject to rapid deterioration by dirt and wear. The position and social program of the stair has also evolved over time. In this design seminar, each student will develop a stair through precedent research, narrative writing, construction detailing, and the full-scale construction of a run of two steps using actual building materials.