Balustrade Projects
The Phillimore Gardens Project
Demax has worked with the commissioning architect on many projects, and were pleased to have been chosen to undertake this work on his own residence.
The Thaxton Project
Mr and Mrs Thaxton came to us with completely open minds regarding the design of their staircase except that it should have an 'Italian feel'. The design of the balustrade on this stair appears at first glance to be extremely simple; a closer inspection shows that the use of varying metal sections and overlaps has produced an intricate and pleasing design. The string (side) of the stair is steel that has been artistically painted to give the appearance of stone to compliment the stone flooring. The clients were delighted with the final outcome and this project is a demonstration of the competence of Demax Designs as both designers and manufacturers of fine feature staircases.
The Lansdowne Project
Architects Donald Insall were required to design a balustrade for a large ultra-modern property in Cambridge. We at Demax were not initially enthusiastic about the choice of bronze casting or satin brass handrail being incorporated into such a modern environment.
The Duxford Project
We have attempted to offer a range of details for stairs on our web site simply to give ideas to both designers and clients, some traditional and some slightly more contemporary and unusual. Where possible we have shown close-up detail of unusual features.
The Bar 38 Project
The complexity of this project, in terms of design and installation, is not immediately apparent, and is hidden by the simplicity of the finished appearance.
The Green Verges Project
The first four treads of this staircase are functional, they allow a very wide angle of entry to the staircase beside being an elegant well balanced feature. The use of Walnut and stainless steel offers a richness with a clean sharp modern edge.
The Pall Mall Project
The refurbishment of these exclusive offices required a mezzanine floor to be constructed served by a staircase sympathetic to the original staircase. Our Architectural foundry cast the balusters and our Joinery division completed all the Mahogany cladding to the steel carcass. A coffee station was incorporated underneath the stair landing
The Bellesfield Project
A very substantial private dwelling under construction in Surrey. A visit to our Design department convinced both the main contractor and client that Demax possessed the knowledge and skill to design, construct and install the staircase for this project. Having conducted our own site survey we proceeded to design the stairs on the architects' drawings which exposed errors that would have inhibited both the construction and installation. Our designers reworked the drawings and the building was ready to receive two elliptical staircases.
The Cudham Hall Project
A 19th Century Stately Mansion was converted into elegant apartments, which necessitated an extension to the existing grand staircase.
The Oak Hall Project
Without question our most popular feature staircase design this is the free standing version of our wall fixed Burntwood Avenue model. When free standing justifying the integrity by way of the turning moment loadings and floor loading is vital, fortunately our Engineers have the experience and software to present the required comprehensive calculations. Beware of attempting to fix this free standing model to Block and Beam floors, it is possible but requires early consideration during construction.
The Penny Farthing Project
An example of a straight string staircase, which is the alternative to a cut string staircase. This style presents the opportunity to use an alternative range of balustrade panels whilst complying with Building Regulations, rather than balusters that are governed by the depth of tread. This style of stair fits into a square entrance rather than the traditional long narrow shape. The soffit can either be plastered or create a feature as the photograph illustrates. This stair is manufactured in concepts varying from Victorian to a modern design.
The Chelsea Project
We were required to supply and fit the balustrading to a new cantilever stone staircase in this London property. The casting was modified slightly from the original design to comply with Building Regulations and was cast in our foundry. This was the first project in which we used laser technology to format the layout of the elliptical handrail, rather than spend days on site manually templating the shape
The Springwoods Project
A beautiful staircase in Virginia Water rising four meters in spectacular style! A simple basement staircase was constructed in a matching design.
The Royal Avenue Project
A lovely sweeping staircase for a modern Chelsea garden. The result is both practical and visually pleasing, a combination not easily achieved.
The 120 122 Richmond Hill Project
This Project consists of two U-Shaped staircases. The design has been mirrored, one in each neighbouring property. The two staircases are created using lime washed white oak and hot coated bronze with an applied patina finish; simulating antiquity.
