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When a Melbourne-based Chinese client needed a staircase for two private villas in Doncaster East, they specifically requested contemporary floating stairs. However, the project presented two major challenges. First, hollow timber-framed walls could not support steel stair loads. Second, multiple awkward turns caused excessive glass balustrade corners. This case study shows how we delivered this project with concealed in-wall support, optimized routing, 1:1 factory pre-assembly, and safe sea freight. As a result, we installed all four stair units in just three days.<\/p>\n\n

Project Overview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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Client<\/strong><\/td>\nMr. Lin, Chinese-Australian homeowner in Melbourne<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Location<\/strong><\/td>\nDoncaster East, Melbourne, Australia<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u0645\u0646\u062a\u062c<\/strong><\/td>\nDouble-stringer steel contemporary floating stairs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Scope<\/strong><\/td>\nTwo villas, three levels, two stair flights, four stair units in total<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Key Challenge 1<\/strong><\/td>\nHollow timber wall structure could not bear steel stair loads; no reliable fixing points at stair turning platforms<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Solution 1<\/strong><\/td>\nConcealed in-wall support structure with load-bearing components embedded inside the wall, fully hidden after wall cladding<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Key Challenge 2<\/strong><\/td>\nMultiple turns between second and third floors caused excessive glass balustrade corners and a cluttered visual effect<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
On-site Installation<\/strong><\/td>\nComponents matched site openings precisely; four stair units installed in 3 days<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Client Feedback<\/strong><\/td>\nExcellent finished result, beautiful overall appearance, smooth installation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n

Project Background: Contemporary Floating Stairs<\/h2>\n

In December 2024, Mr. Lin returned to China to source building materials for his two private villas in Melbourne. Through a friend\u2019s referral, he learned about our staircase solutions just as both villas entered the staircase phase. Subsequently, he contacted our team and discussed the contemporary floating stairs plan on site.<\/a><\/p>\n

During this communication, both parties reviewed the Australian building codes and staircase acceptance standards. Consequently, we clarified the actual project requirements and identified two major construction challenges<\/p>\n

Challenge 1: Hollow Timber Walls Cannot Support Steel Stair Loads<\/h2>\n

The villa structure uses timber-framed walls with hollow cavities. Therefore, these walls cannot bear the load of a steel staircase. Moreover, there were no reliable fixing points at the stair turning platform.<\/p>\n

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Solution: We designed a concealed in-wall support structure. We embedded load-bearing components inside the wall cavity and fully hid them after wall cladding. This approach ensures structural stability for the contemporary floating stairs without compromising the interior design.<\/p>\n

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Challenge 2: Too Many Glass Balustrade Corners Across Two Flights<\/h2>\n

The villas have three levels and require two stair flights. Between the second and third floors, there are multiple turning corridors. However, with conventional connection methods, the continuous glass balustrades would create too many corner joints, resulting in a cluttered and less attractive appearance.<\/p>\n

Solution: Our designers used 3D modeling to repeatedly adjust the plan and optimize circulation. Consequently, the optimized design reduced two corner turns. The glass balustrades now follow the L-shaped corridor, creating smooth, natural lines that balance practicality and visual appeal.<\/p>\n

\"3D\"Optimized<\/p>\n

\u00a0Production and Factory Pre-assembly of Contemporary Floating Stairs<\/h2>\n

After the plan was finalized, both parties signed the contract, and then the project entered production. The overall production and pre-assembly period took one month.<\/p>\n