Certain acclaimed architectural works are recognized by details or specific elements designed with such care and inventiveness that they become the immediate reference that comes to mind when we think of these projects.
One such element that frequently takes center stage is the staircase. This is evident in classics like Lina Bo Bardi's Solar do Unhão, featuring a singular wooden staircase that organizes the entire open space and defines the scale of the structure, or the iconic helical staircase of the Itamaraty Palace, designed by Oscar Niemeyer with the precise curves that characterize his work.
Of course, none of these projects are limited to their individual elements; however, as these works and their staircases illustrate, this ubiquitous component can play a prominent and compelling role in architectural design. Below, we present a selection of 15 Brazilian projects that give staircases a central, prominent role, showcasing the diverse range of solutions for this vertical spatial connector.
