This presentation helps you to know how the basic idea of staircase evolved as a design element in interiors and also the functionality.

1. EVOLUTION OF
STAIRCASE
Subject: HISTORY OF DESIGN.
Dr. Gomathi Gowda
Ashwini Kalyani B.Des(foundation)
Mohnish Ramini

2. The history of stairs dates back to the first human structures, which
were most likely hewn logs or flat rocks stacked for easier access to the
raised entrances of huts or even caves. As civilization and building
techniques advanced around the world, magnificent staircases took
shape in ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia.
Both interior and exterior staircases have been with us ever since.
WELCOME
Chichen Itza 8th-12th century

3. The evolution of staircases could be traced down to around 6000 BC. Ancient designs of
stairs served a few purpose and one of them was moving to higher or lower levels, or even
terrains.
Where it all started?
Temple of Horus at Edfu, Egypt
source: abobe stock
pharaoh Djoser source: adobe stock
1400BC

4. Tackling dangers
Geological dangers and differences were obviously the
first reason for the construction of stairs. With the need
of climbing hills and valleys, came further designs of
stairs, mostly built out of natural products like wood or
even hand carved from stones.
stairs on cliffs

5. The luxury behind
staircases
As royalty unfolded, the designs of staircases also evolved. Modernization and Art and
Fashion had a huge impact on architecture and extremely talented craftsmen designed
staircases fit for Kings and Queens. With the era of Jacobean styles in the 1400’s to the
Victorian styles, the structure was intricate and genuinely evolving.

6. Evolving patterns
The pattern of how balusters were designed, where they were placed, the
intricacy of designs the materials used to build the balusters and the
stairs also changed as modernization stepped into the way.
Stairs made of stone Stairs made of glass
Stairs made of wood
balusters
balusters

7. REFERENCES
https://www.architecturelab.net/evolution-staircase-urgent-accessibility-revolution/
https://www.stairsupplies.com/resources/design/who-invented-
staircase/#:~:text=The%20history%20of%20stairs%20dates,in%20ancient%20Egypt%20and
%20Mesopotamia.

8. THANK YOU!!