Basement stairs

For my two-family house, I decided on a partial basement, which according to the architect's specifications should be stepped. Now the structural engineer said that a concrete cushion is sufficient, which has already been installed. My question is, is this common and does a concrete cushion have disadvantages compared to a stepped basement. Since the concrete cushion has already been installed without informing me beforehand, I can no longer change anything about it.

Buddy

If your structural engineer has proposed this execution, there is no "worse". The suggested support will fit; after all, the structural engineer is liable with his signature.

Check it off and enjoy the rest of your house construction ;)

Rhenish greetings