Apple’s rather magnificent staircase in its Shanghai store has won a patent. The cylindrical design, made from curved glass slabs––and which looks like something that James T. Kirk might have used ...

Most of us use stairways every day, but few times do we stop to contemplate their design or put much thought into their function. With their steps, treads and railing, they are easily one of the most ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Rory Gardiner. Architect: Allied_office Interior Architect: Akin Atelier It’s official: ...