Stairway with cantilvered treads

The team “future-proofed” the home “by putting in an elevator shaft so it’s ready if and when the homeowners need it,” Herrin says. Until then, they use a three-story staircase with white-oak treads that wraps around the shaft and appears to float in midair thanks to some clever engineering.

Functionality And Picturesque Surroundings Set The Stage For A Pacific Northwest Home