Optical illusion staircase
Milano-based collective “Storage Associati” created this magnificent staircase in a private house. The staircase is elegant, modern and dramatic; also with different perspectives, it fools your eyes. They succeeded in converting a simple staircase into a changeable piece of art.
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Now take a look at this staircase.
Another look.
Every time you look at it you’ll see a different thing, depending on your viewing perspective, the steps change their appearance, you either see a sculptured staircase with bars surrounding the sides or you’ll notice that it’s replaced by a closed space that looks like a separate closed room or maybe an artistic sculptured wall.
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Then you’ll realize that this is not sculpture, a wall, it’s not even solid, but an optical illusion formed by long, flattened metal beams lowering from the ceiling, some of them reaching the floor others just stop at certain steps.
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Madeline Brooks is a Projects Editor at Arch2O, where she has been shaping and refining architectural content since March 2024. With over a decade of experience in editorial work, she has curated, revised, and published an array of projects covering architecture, urbanism, and public space design. A graduate of the Harvard University Graduate School of Design, Madeline brings a strong academic foundation and a discerning editorial eye to each piece she oversees. Since joining Arch2O, she has played a pivotal role in shaping the platform’s editorial direction, with a focus on sustainability, social relevance, and cutting-edge design. Madeline excels at translating complex architectural ideas into clear, engaging stories that resonate with both industry professionals and general readers. She works closely with architects, designers, and global contributors to ensure every project is presented with clarity, depth, and compelling visual narrative. Her editorial leadership continues to elevate Arch2O’s role in global architectural dialogue.