Week 2: Drafted Model #1 with Stairs

Revival Cycles Stairs -- Brass

The inspiration for the 'Brass Stairs' was drawn from the popular 'ramp/stair' which is prevalent all over Asia, particularly in third-world countries with a high proportion of motorbikes to population. Essentially, there is a central ramp that is flanked by steps on either side. In the Brass Stair, I have chosen to sink the ramp to heighten the mystery of a bicycle driving up the stairs when viewed from profile. The intended materials for the Brass stair are polished metal, dark stained timber and concrete, evoking the clean-cut, classical designs indicative of Revival Cycles' designs.

Heston Blumenthal Stairs -- Dysfunction

The 'Dysfunctional Stairs'  are designed to reflect the mysterious nature of Heston's cooking; that which draws most senses one way whilst surprising the tastebuds. Physically, Heston's stairs have to inhabit his lair below the datum, and thus have been designed with bulky simplicity, designed provoke an inquisitive and even frightened air in the customer who marvels at the scale of the underground restaurant, which in turn heightens the 'all-in experience' of Heston's cooking. The intended materials will predominately be polished concrete, wood panelling and stainless steel.

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