Flipping the traditional fire-rated stairwell inside out to create an exterior stair. By doing this, fresh air naturally carries away toxic smoke during a fire, eliminating the claustrophobic ...

Traditionally, stairwells are enclosed in opaque walls ... To allow the mural to be visible through multiple floors, encourage stair usage and meet fire rated code requirements, the architects ...

If there’s a fire evacuation lift, alongside an enclosed staircase, it can be used by residents and firefighters in emergencies. Access to the enclosed staircase from the floor lobby is to be ...