The four floors of Saanen Lodge are all connected by the cantilevered steps of the staircase that leads from the basement up to the top floor, where a large roof window enables light to filter downwards. CARPENTE worked closely with the local millworks that selected and supplied the wood, and a carpenter onsite who realised our design with masterful accuracy and engineering. A 20cm deep double wall at the back of the staircase allows for integrated lighting behind evenly spaced wood batons which provide a sense of unbroken continuity all the way up. Rather than simply performing a function, the staircase provides a striking focal point on each floor, taking on the appearance of an abstract artwork.
