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Project Rockefeller University
Location New York City, New York/USA
Industry
 University with a focus on biomedical research and teaching
In cooperation with
EMI Eastern Millwork Inc.
Jersey City, New Jersey/USA
Project type
 Stairwell panelling over 7 storeys
Services performed Technical development
Production
Logistics
Manufactured element Staircase cladding
Planning and construction phase 24 months (incl. specified building interruption)
Special features
Based on an elliptical design the stairwell takes on a funnel shape from the second floor.  Daylight enters through the extensive glass façade filling the atrium as well as the adjoining areas on the individual storeys. To ensure this effect a scroll wall stairwell panelling was chosen featuring joists and solid wood slats through which light can stream into the inner areas of the building.

To ensure the stairwell panelling blends perfectly into the architectural context the architects opted for a concave, organic-looking design technique. Here the vertical joists are slighted chamfered, as if made of one sole piece from the ground floor to the ceiling.

Curious?
Read more about how this exciting project went here:
PDF Schaufenster 01|2010
PDF Carpenter Magazine 2009