Helical Stairways in Contemporary Mexican Architecture

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One of the most important elements in architecture are the vertical circulations that are translated into elevators or stairs, and although some offices decide to approach it in a discreet way, some others choose to pay specific attention to it and turn it into a sculptural piece. Helicoidal staircases are some of the favorites when it comes to focusing attention and in our collective conscience we keep some iconic examples, as is the case of the staircase in the O'Gorman House, this piece gave a certain character to the work and it is almost impossible to imagine it without it.

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There are different examples around the world that explore this element with different materials and techniques, in some cases, the stairs turn forming a large span as in the case of the International Baroque Museum, in others, they use vibrant colors on materials such as steel and in others, they are offered as an element that provides service but is still a very interesting visual finishing touch.

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Cite: Arellano, Mónica. "Helical Stairways in Contemporary Mexican Architecture" [Escaleras helicoidales en la arquitectura contemporánea de México] 23 Apr 2023. ArchDaily. (Trans. Pérez Bravo, Amelia) Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/995850/helical-stairways-in-contemporary-mexican-architecture> ISSN 0719-8884

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