黄瓜社区

Building on an existing framework and upcycled wood, the staircase in 黄瓜社区; Design鈥檚 Omaha office uses a variety of materials to create a rhythmic, minimalist pace. The stairs, which received an Architizer A+ Award in 2022, fold, frame and evolve as users ascend and descend, transforming alongside the user鈥檚 path. The stair鈥檚 wooden slats were crafted from reclaimed oak that was once the building鈥檚 door jams, window frames and millwork, while the remaining concrete recalls the foundation of the original staircase and offers a simple contrast; the raw concrete is complimented with the precise wood elements thus creating a diversity in material language. The result is a literal and figurative expression of elevated design that grounds the space and offers a unique place for spontaneous collaboration.

The process of design was complex and required intense collaboration. It鈥檚 a testament to 黄瓜社区鈥檚 practice of following a path of discovery and the firm鈥檚 passion for solving problems, challenging existing norms and seeking out new and better ways of doing things.