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Stairs Complete - Commercial

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306 Green

Is this a joint venture: No
Category: Stairs Complete - Commercial
Designed by: Fabricator/Architect Jointly
Total Labor Hours: 435
Finish Type: Painted satin black
Materials Used: Steel, stainless steel, glass & maple wood
General Description: Stair stringers constructed using two pieces of 3/8" steel plate with a 3/8 x 2" recessed bar along top and bottom. Stair attached to concrete floor at bottom, structural beam at top with an I-beam Y support under landing. Treads are 3/8" plate with stainless steel perforated risers and 2 1/2" maple treads with two 1/4" square stainless-steel inlays just behind nosing. Fascia is 3/8" steel plate 52" high with a 3/8" x 2" return at top for hardwood floor to slide under. Rails constructed using 3/4 x 2" steel bar for the top rails and posts with 1” angle capped on bottom and then plug welded to posts to support the 9/16" glass with a 1/8" x 1" closer plate secured to the face of the glass. Side mounted handrails and top and post rails at bottom were made from 1 1/2" round steel tube. Stair and rails were painted satin black after installation was completed.

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Power Plant Monument Stairs

Is this a joint venture: Yes
Category: Stairs Complete - Commercial
Designed by: Architect
Total Labor Hours: 810
Finish Type: Custom "rust" patina finish with clear coat final coat
Materials Used: Steel frame, steel sheet for custom cladding, rift sawn white oak treads
General Description: This monument stair was designed for the iconic project, Bailey Power Plant. The stair is nestled behind the historic RJ Reynolds smokestacks that are visible from two major highways when entering the city. It was a full circle collaboration with Raber Industries who, 12 years prior, helped launch the Viator metal division.

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Elliptical Staircase

Is this a joint venture: No
Category: Stairs Complete - Commercial
Designed by: Architect
Total Labor Hours: 3555
Finish Type: Paint
Materials Used: Steel, Glass
General Description: Elliptical Staircase with steel picket rail on inside radius and glass on outside radius with glass balcony rail system: this Feature Stair and Rail serves two floors of a privately held corporation. The Stair and Rails are cantilevered, self-supported from the upper floor, and utilize three built-up box stringers. Box stringers were fabricated in small sections to fit in the elevator and field welded in place with CJPs. Stair treads were bent plate pans supported by steel angles. Also incorporated into the Stair design were custom vertical steel posts 3 1/2” x 1 1/4” thick solid bar material. The project included approximately 100 linear feet of glass balcony guardrail, with steel top cap and steel handrail. All steel components required a finish paint by others. The owner and architect were very pleased with the quality of the final product.

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Keeping the Flow

Is this a joint venture: No
Category: Stairs Complete - Commercial
Designed by: Fabricator/Architect Jointly
Total Labor Hours: 3390
Finish Type: Non directional on brass with clear coat. Faux Corten on steel inner stringer.
Materials Used: Steel and Brass
General Description: The impressive spiral stair connects two levels with a vertical rise of 15' 2". The Architect gave us a conceptual design which showed the perforated brass panels as having a 'floating' effect on the stair. To achieve this, we engineered a low-profile post system with hidden fasteners. The result is the curved and perforated brass panels gracefully wrap the stair with no visible fasteners or welds. Given the vertical rise is over 12' this necessitated a mid-landing. We were able to incorporate this while still maintaining the graceful flow of the brass panels, i.e., there are no visible steps in the guard panels when the spiral is viewed from the exterior. The interior stringer was spiral cut from a 1” thick steel pipe then faux finished to give the appearance of being Corten weathering steel.

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New Heights

Is this a joint venture: No
Category: Stairs Complete - Commercial
Designed by: Fabricator/Architect Jointly
Total Labor Hours: 1500
Finish Type: Hot wax
Materials Used: Structural Steel, Douglas Fir Timber
General Description: A robust monumental staircase, this staircase is comprised of hot rolled steel and Douglas fir solid timber treads and fronts. Detailing includes triple rod horizontal rails, sandwiched wood details in the railings, purposeful reveals on the faces of the steps, heavy-footed Douglas fir timer, and space allowing light to peek between the steel plate pans and the gypsum wall board all allow for an interplay of substantial and delicate. Designed along with the customer, it is a single stringer staircase with large landing and wide footprint of its open plan.

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Under Armour TMB2 - Curved Stair

Is this a joint venture: No
Category: Stairs Complete - Commercial
Designed by: Fabricator/Architect Jointly
Total Labor Hours: 3162 Shop, 2178 Field
Finish Type: Blackened Steel
Materials Used: Mild Steel, Stainless Steel, Wood, and Glass.
General Description: To design, fabricate, and install a blackened steel, curved, boxed stringer, 20'-0" outside dia., 18'-6" tall, with vertical blackened steel flat bar picket railing, white oak treads, stainless steel grab rail, and glass guardrail.

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Vault Entry Stair

Is this a joint venture: No
Category: Stairs Complete - Commercial
Designed by: Architect
Total Labor Hours: 6548
Finish Type: Tinted lacquer and blackened steel by GJ Nikolas Lacquers
Materials Used: A572 plate, HSS, sheet, low iron glass
General Description: This feature staircase has a unique industrial design and is the lobby's centerpiece. The stair features one stringer that is concealed by the wall. The standout elements are the ½” thick structural vertical fins attached to the ceiling, which support each tread while seamlessly integrating the handrail through precision notching. This staircase was constructed mostly on-site in a tight, fully operational building, adding to its complexity. The true challenge was achieving a flawless finish: tinted lacquer and blackened steel surfaces required meticulous care to avoid scratches, ensuring every detail met the highest standards. This piece demonstrates innovation and craftsmanship, making it a true showstopper.