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Staircases Beyond the Vertical Circulation : Exploring the Stair as a Symbolic Element of the Building

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dc.contributor.advisorMartín, Javier
dc.contributor.advisorTubles, John
dc.contributor.authorHải Linh Đinh
dc.contributor.departmentFaculty of Architecture and Design
dc.contributor.otherBerlin International University of Applied Sciences
dc.date.accessioned2024-01-15
dc.date.accessioned2025-11-28T13:27:17Z
dc.date.available2025-11-28T13:27:17Z
dc.date.issued2023
dc.description.abstractAI-GENERATED ABSTRACT: Abstract: In the realm of architecture, staircases transcend their utilitarian function of vertical circulation, morphing into symbolic entities that narrate the spatial narrative of a building. This thesis embarks on a journey to rediscover the symbolic essence of staircases amidst the modern era's vertical urban expansion, where the allure of elevators often overshadows the poetic allure of stairs. Drawing inspiration from architectural theorists like Vasari, Alberti, and Vitruvius, who revered staircases as emblematic design elements, this research delves into the multifaceted roles of staircases-as sculptures, monuments, and connectors. The transition from symbolic staircases to mere utility objects in the contemporary materialistic society is analyzed, contrasting the dwindling symbolic prominence of staircases against the backdrop of modern buildings favoring elevators for expediency. Through a meticulous examination from an interior architecture lens, this thesis underscores the imperative of rekindling the symbolic prominence of staircases, advocating for a design ethos that reinstates stairs as the symbolic spine of buildings, thus fostering a richer spatial experience and a deeper connection between the edifice, space, and its inhabitants. Keywords: Staircases, Symbolic Architecture, Vertical Circulation, Architectural Theorists, Modern Urban Expansion, Interior Architecture, Elevators, Spatial Narrative, Design Ethos, Built Environmenten
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dc.description.tableofcontentsMACHINE-GENERATED CONTENTS NOTE: Table of Contents 1 Introduction ................................................... 8 1.1 Background and Aim ........................................ 8 1.2 Methodology ............................................... 9 2 Staircase's Roles .............................................. 10 2.1 Defining the Function and Characteristics of Stairs ...... 11 2.2 the Historical Evolution of Stairs ....................... 11 3 Case Studies ................................................... 18 3.1 Palais Garnier, Paris, France ............................ 20 3.2 Casa Malaparte, Capri, Italy ............................. 28 3.3 Villa Mairea, Pori, Finland .............................. 32 3.4 the National Bank, Copenhagen, Denmark ................... 38 3.5 the Vessel, Hudson Yards, New York, Usa .................. 44 4 Conclusion ..................................................... 50 5 Project ....................................................... 52 5.1 Valencia Experience Center ............................... 52 5.2 the Staircases ........................................... 54en
dc.identifier.urihttps://repository.berlin-international.de/handle/123456789/779
dc.language.isoeng
dc.subjectArchitectural Theorists
dc.subjectBuilt Environment
dc.subjectElevators
dc.subjectInterior Architecture
dc.subjectModern Urban Expansion
dc.subjectSpatial Narrative
dc.subjectSymbolic Architecture
dc.subjectVertical Circulation
dc.subjectStaircases
dc.titleStaircases Beyond the Vertical Circulation : Exploring the Stair as a Symbolic Element of the Building
dc.typeThesis

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