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The Unfinished Staircase
Undergraduate - BA · Renovation · Brussels
“An endless ascent, where the staircase becomes more than a path: it becomes the spine, soul and defining rhythm of the home.”
The Unfinished Staircase is a renovation project of one of Brussels’ narrowest houses, located near the Grand-Place. Measuring only 2.5 metres in width, the house becomes an exploration of verticality, continuity and spatial perception. Inspired by the Stairway House by design studio Nendo, the project reimagines the staircase as more than a functional element. Conceived as a sculptural concrete structure, it becomes the architectural spine of the home, integrating multiple functions while creating a continuous sense of movement through the space. The glazed façade maximises the penetration of natural light while allowing the staircase to extend visually beyond the boundaries of the house. By exposing its sculptural presence to the exterior, the façade blurs the distinction between inside and outside, reinforcing the sensation of an endless, unfinished ascent.










