Artistic placement of photo collage by New York-based ILevel, Inc. creates dramatic effect.

This 872 s.f. off-grid straw-bale project is a getaway home for a San Francisco couple with two active young boys. © Eric Millette Photography

Photography: Ben Gebo

Karyn Millet Photography

This stair by chadbourne + doss architects incorporates mahogany flooring and a custom steel handrail with a mahogany cap. The warmth of the stair contrasts with the cool concrete floors.

Paul Dyer Photography

DANIEL HUNTER AIA Hunter architecture ltd. jesse goff photography

Helical steel centre spine, with Oak treads and Q railing balustrade.

Interior Design by: Sage Design Studio Inc. http://www.sagedesignstudio.ca Contact: Geraldine Van Bellinghen 416-414-2561 geraldine@sagedesignstudio.ca

Photographer: Shelly Harrison The entry door was custom made for this project by LePage Millwork.

We have gotten many questions about the stairs: They were custom designed and built in place by the builder - and are not available commercially. The entry doors were also custom made. The floors are constructed of a baked white oak surface-treated with an ebony analine dye. The stair handrails are painted black with a polyurethane top coat. Photo Credit: Sam Gray Photography

photos going up the staircase wall, using vintage frames with no glass