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A Contemporary range of floating stairs
Designs like glass staircases and open tread staircases bring a sense of openness, light, and elegance to any space. And Ascendo floating stairs are designed to do exactly that with even more options available.
Often constructed using wood, glass and steel, floating stairs are aptly named, as every step is positioned to seem self-supporting. Appearing to defy gravity, these stair treads look weightless while remaining entirely stable.
The Ascendo range of floating stairs are designed to be both a functional and eye-catching design feature. It’s not surprising they’re often the first choice of residential and commercial property owners who value architectural details. Delivering on clean uncluttered lines, this range of beautiful staircase designs can reiterate the colours, textures and materials of an existing design palette. Elevating the function of a staircase, to an ultimate wow factor.
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Each staircase design in the Ascendo range carries a unique aesthetic quality and functionality, presenting numerous options regarding materials, colours and finishes. Ackworth House utilises open tread staircases to enhance the floating look by eliminating risers, allowing light to flow freely between the steps and creating a sense of weightlessness and modern elegance. These architectural staircases are inspired by modern and functional design, lending a sleek, refined appeal to any residential and commercial space.
For those seeking the ultimate floating effect, integrating glass into your design or choosing a full glass staircase, can take it to the next level. Glass stair treads or balustrades allow light to flow seamlessly through the space, enhancing the openness and modern appeal of the design. This innovative material creates an unparalleled visual effect while ensuring that every glass element is engineered to meet safety standards, delivering a staircase that is both functional and truly showstopping. Whether you’re after a seamless glass staircase or open tread staircases with glass balustrades, the Ascendo range offers transparency, lightness, and structural integrity in equal measure.
From timber, glass, concrete and steel stair treads, to the bespoke balustrades and hand rails, Ackworth House uses the highest-quality materials to achieve beautiful staircase designs that comply with all construction and safety standards in New Zealand.
Whether you’re looking to achieve the floating look with open stair treads or a striking full glass staircase, the Ascendo range offers tailored solutions to meet your design vision. Combining innovative engineering with premium materials, our staircases deliver high-end architectural elegance for both residential and commercial spaces. Book a consultation and let us help you create a staircase that elevates your project to new heights of sophistication.
When you work with the team at Ackworth House, you’ll receive excellent workmanship, advice and service whether your project is residential or a complex commercial undertaking. With four decades of experience in the manufacture, supply, construction and installation of high-end architectural stairs, specialising in modern open tread and floating staircases, we have developed a process that allows us to deliver custom excellence every time.
This modern residential property in Timaru required a staircase that combined aesthetic appeal with structural integrity.
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Floating staircases are designed to look as though they are suspended in mid-air. Unlike standard stairs, they often use open tread designs and hidden supports to create a clean, minimalist look with improved light flow and spatial openness.
We offer staircases that incorporate glass elements, such as balustrades or treads, which are often what people mean when they search for "glass staircases." While we don’t manufacture fully glass-structured stairs, our designs achieve the same modern, open feel by integrating glass components with timber or steel. This provides both architectural impact and safety compliance.
Open tread staircases have no risers between the steps, allowing light to pass through and creating a sense of spaciousness. They are a popular choice in contemporary homes for their sleek appearance and ability to visually connect different levels of a space.
Absolutely. Ackworth House can cater to a wide range of material choices—including timber, glass, steel, and concrete—as well as multiple finishes to match your interior style and preferences. Enquire now to learn about how we can customise your floating stairs.
Yes — our staircases are designed for both residential homes and commercial buildings across New Zealand. While some styles, like open riser floating stairs, may not be suitable for commercial use in their standard form, we can adapt our designs to meet commercial code and safety requirements.
Elegantly designed and skillfully crafted staircases, backed by assistance and advice from the first spark of inspiration to the final installation.
