A flat, solid steel plate supporting each tread, offering a sleek, minimal profile ideal for modern, exposed stairs.
At HPX Group’s Sydney workplace, the plate stringer forms a simple yet striking structural backbone for the sculptural stair. Its clean lines complement the mesh balustrade and timber treads, creating a cohesive aesthetic that balances industrial strength with refined detailing. Set against expansive harbour views, the stair anchors the space both visually and functionally, reflecting the firm’s focus on connection, movement, and thoughtful design.
A closed steel section that conceals structural complexity within a clean, streamlined form. Box stringers offer inherent strength and rigidity, making them ideal for feature stairs where a refined, monolithic appearance is desired without compromising performance.
At RACV’s Melbourne headquarters, the box stringer underpins a striking steel-and-timber feature staircase that connects multiple levels of the workplace. Its clean, solid profile provides a strong visual anchor within a light, open environment, complementing the surrounding palette of greenery, natural materials, and architectural detailing. Integrated seamlessly with vertical steel elements and lighting, the stringer supports both the structural performance and the sculptural presence of the stair, reinforcing its role as a central connector that brings people and spaces together.
A variation of the plate stringer, the sawtooth features a series of angled “teeth” that support each tread. While retaining the structural integrity of a plate stringer, its geometric rhythm introduces a dynamic, sculptural quality, making it ideal for statement staircases.
LGT Crestone Wealth Management, Melbourne:
At LGT Crestone Wealth’s Melbourne office, the sawtooth stringer serves as a bold architectural focal point within a refined white interior. Its sculptural form adds movement and visual interest, anchoring the single switchback staircase and reinforcing the overall design language of the workspace. This integration of structural innovation and spatial intent highlights how a well-considered stringer can elevate both functionality and aesthetic impact in a contemporary office environment.
From Support to Statement
Stringers are pivotal in defining both the structural integrity and the visual character of a stair. Their design is inherently bespoke, guided by project-specific constraints, architectural intent, and engineering requirements. At Asentis, we approach every stair as a tailored solution, ensuring the stringer performs structurally while enhancing the spatial experience. Exploring different stringer options early in the design process can unlock both aesthetic and functional possibilities for any project.
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