Mal Bauen
2023-09-17 22:00:17
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For our planned flight staircase, we are currently looking for a compromise between walkability and space requirements. Due to limitations in the x and y directions, a step edge results exactly on the axis of symmetry of the 90° turn (shifting 4 steps each before and after).
As a result, the triangular step is "omitted," which, in many staircases, lies exactly symmetrical in the turn, i.e., is framed by both stringers. Compared to our design, the steps are shifted by about half a tread width.
Can someone tell me the reason for this approach regarding the triangular step? Is it solely for aesthetic reasons? Or are staircases with symmetrical triangular steps (seemingly or actually) easier to walk on? I wouldn’t know why.
A few details about our staircase:
Floor height: 325 cm
Number of risers: 18
Tread width: 26.9 cm
Riser height: 18.06 cm
Width: 183 cm
Length: 370 cm
Design: Concrete staircase, folded plate look

As a result, the triangular step is "omitted," which, in many staircases, lies exactly symmetrical in the turn, i.e., is framed by both stringers. Compared to our design, the steps are shifted by about half a tread width.
Can someone tell me the reason for this approach regarding the triangular step? Is it solely for aesthetic reasons? Or are staircases with symmetrical triangular steps (seemingly or actually) easier to walk on? I wouldn’t know why.
A few details about our staircase:
Floor height: 325 cm
Number of risers: 18
Tread width: 26.9 cm
Riser height: 18.06 cm
Width: 183 cm
Length: 370 cm
Design: Concrete staircase, folded plate look