The first advantage any architect might attribute to spiral staircases is efficiency: they average less floor space than a straight staircase. But saving room isn’t the only surface-level perk: in modern interiors, curving staircases can be downright stunning.
‘To me, spiral staircases are like a beautiful ribbon threading through a space – interconnecting levels, transversing space – like a piece of sculpture,’ says Australian architect Susi Leeton. There is unmistakable fluidity and beauty to this style, one increasingly relevant as designers emphasize modern curves and silhouettes throughout architecture.
