BELA – Modern Floating Staircase – Designed & Fabricated in Kansas City
MATERIALS: Steel, Aluminum and Acrylic
YEAR PRODUCED: 2017
UNIQUE FEATURES:
Steel skeleton, the heart and soul of the staircase is its welded- tube steel structure. C&C milled and polished acrylic (Lucite, Plexiglass)
Indoor/Outdoor Component features – able to withstand saltwater environment, corrosion and other associated damages.
Outside Handrail Cap (separate aluminum assembly) welded, polished, painted.
Acrylic handrail flush with bottom of the staircase. Natural illumination from handrail and stimuli.
Traditional Glass Manufacturers use aluminum shoe that continuously runs, making for an expedient albeit lower in quality product. Joe’s process is one of a kind
INSTALLATION LOCATION: Miami Beach, Florida
CLIENT: Bela Jonata
DESIGNER: Joe Munson
PROJECT MANAGER: Joe Munson
INSPIRATION:
Make the cleanest possible staircase. Minimalist artistry approach.
1,500 Miles away. The staircase was custom-made to fit in an environment far from its own. Joe traveled, fabricated, tested and developed each step with the client. Joe is accustomed to working across the nation, eager to explore and confront challenges. Art & Architectural Installations
