up the down staircase

built from reclaimed douglas fir 4x12 posts, this staircase is one
of our favorite elements of the work we did on the decarli house
in sonoma county.

using 1/4" fsc-certified birch plywood, custom cut into 6" widths,
we also paneled the wall leading upstairs onto the second floor
ceiling in order to visually connect both levels of the home.

the results are even more enhanced with the skylight we placed
on the vaulted ceiling above. less need for illumination from an
electric lighting source and an overall even, contemplative effect.

compliments on this particular design aspect of the house?

yeah, we heard a few.

we're form3. we're used it.

people LOVE us!