Feature Staircase Projects
The Furze Hill Project
A stunning eliptical staircase which has off centre radii to create a graceful flared entrance. The stairs have been designed to be totally free standing, structurally proven and effortlessly beautiful.
The Cranmer Project
An example of a staircase where the complexity and expense is under estimated by its simplistic appearance. The client requested a staircase using a blend of three radii with strings 80mm thick and no visible evidence of what supported the 60mm thick Oak treads.
The South Lodge Project
This crisp elegant staircase was designed by Demax for the client of this thoroughly modern home. We have since developed and expanded this stair concept by offering a wide range of options such as stone and tiled treads, wood and stainless handrails, non glass balustrade, even kited treads.
The Sheringham Project
An modern interior conversion to a Town House allowed our designers to create a complimentary staircase. Combining open risers with kited treads requires vision and experience if both the elegance and structural integrity is to be retained, unfortunately this significant problem is not always recognized by many home designers.
The Collards Project
Demax was commissioned to assist with the development and design of a staircase to be incorporated into the conversation of a world war two USAF HQ building into a modern family home which was basically a massive square concrete block with 18inch solid concrete walls and floors at staggered levels. The whole project theme was “ A modern open and light family home, it was refreshing that the parents consulted their two young daughters who I must say contributed very mature ideas on both design and colour. Design options were slightly hindered by the massive reinforced concrete floors and walls of this bomb proof building, moving existing doors and windows was unpractical.
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 Rodenhurst Project
Demax received a request from clients to produce a design for a feature staircase in their harbour-side home in North Wales. The room had limited space in which to allow a view through the hall to the dining room and harbour view. Both the architect and client were delighted with the result, which can be seen to be a vast improvement over the original old-fashioned wooden stairs.
The Bracknell Project
Few words are required to accompany this stair as it is simplicity at its best, illustrating the fact that with the correct balance and enhancing details a staircase does not have to be overly decorative to give a luxury finish.
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 Marlena Project
A local company, Struik and Hamerslag who specialise in fitting out the worlds most extravagent super yachts asked us to build this beautiful staircase for a project in Marbella. It was required that the stair was designed so that the treads appeared to be simply slotted into the spine with no visible connections.
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 Kitchens Project
In this modern design of a cantilever stair the string was laser cut 20mm solid steel, on to which the tread supporting brackets were fixed. These were kept as obscure as possible by rebating the tread base. The 20mm string was then secured to the wall and the 45mm thick white ash treads added. The floor to ceiling 16mm toughened glass paneling was supported from structural roof steel and clamped to the ground floor. This minimalist and non-intrusive feature stair creates a very pleasing overall effect.
The Autumn Foods Project
The remit was 'leave it to you - we just want something legal, modern and unusual'.
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 Blackheath Project
A thoroughly modern and relatively inexpensive staircase. The brushed stainless steel strings support the hardwood tread from which the glass balustrade is supported.
The Buildbase Project
This Nationwide Builder Merchants entrusted Demax to design, construct and install the staircases for each of their new branches.
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 Foxmead Project
Following the current contemporary vogue, the client had in mind sweeping lines and minimalist, understated impact. The resulting feature staircase sweeps gracefully from ground floor to landing and the precise lines are continued to dramatic effect on first floor balustrade.
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 Latasca Project
Demax has completed the decorative cast metalwork for 41 La Tasca Spanish Tapas bars, plus many other pubs and clubs nationwide. Our main assets for completing these projects on time are our own designers and foundry, which gives us the ability to design and produce all the castings to the correct specification on time. Having an extremely flexible and willing workforce operating with a minimum of supervision is another great advantage.
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 Mornington House Project
These computer generated images are of one of Demax international projects for a Dublin based client. Gumuchdjian Architects approached us to prove the technical and structural implications of the staircase and first floor walkway.
The Phillimore 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 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 Nicky Clarke Project
This wonderfully ornate stair is a fine example of a straight string staircase utilising castings from our Bird of Paradise range, combined with a solid polished brass handrail to produce a very striking feature staircase.
The William Hill Project
This staircase for William Hill's flag ship branch on Edgeware Road was particularly complex due to it's transition from a straight stair to a very tight radius.
The Belsize Park Internal Project
How much more traditional can you make a staircase look? This stairs was constructed on our steel carcass system allowing classic flowing lines with no visible supporting structure. Everlasting traditional elegance.
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 Refurb Project
A refurbishment project that involved the removal of a dated traditional timber staircase and replacement with a modern oak and low iron glass focal point.
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 Clough Project
A new build timber framed property with a mixed feeling of rustic, modern and traditional. Demax were set the task to design a staircase that suited all three styles.
The Loom Lane Project
On paper, this project appeared to be a relatively straight forward staircase. The difficulties and lack of tolerance enforced by a polygon were discovered one site visit too late.