Helical Stairways in Contemporary Mexican Architecture


Oficinas SMA-GSM / Sordo Madaleno Arquitectos. Image

Oficinas SMA-GSM / Sordo Madaleno Arquitectos. Image

One of the most important elements in architecture are the vertical circulations that are translated into elevators or stairs, and although some offices decide to approach it in a discreet way, some others choose to pay specific attention to it and turn it into a sculptural piece. Helicoidal staircases are some of the favorites when it comes to focusing attention and in our collective conscience we keep some iconic examples, as is the case of the staircase in the O’Gorman House, this piece gave a certain character to the work and it is almost impossible to imagine it without it.

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