Looks like a nice little hideaway at the top for reading.
TychaBrahe
How high are those treads? I love the look, but the execution looks difficult to climb.
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Yes, the treads look difficult to climb but it is not the main staircase of the house. It is actually the library. The red cushions are to be used more for sitting than stepping on. You can read more about it here: http://www.archdaily.com/71317/schonberg-residence-dialect-design/