The staircase was a main feature in this area of the house. Its spiral design wraps tightly around a central beam that extends from the ground floor to the ceiling of the first floor. Each timber step had to be carefully measured and hand-cut so as to fit exactly against this organic wood post/beam. This beam also acts as a load bearing structure supporting the load of the roof and transferring it down to the ground. The photos to the right and above show a new reading area/space that is going to be incorporated into the new design of the house. A specially made steel lintel has been placed in front of the space where the window will be. This is to hold the glass and timber in place when the window is installed. A slot will need to be cut for the glass to be placed in/installed.
Constructing envs week 7
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