By Glasshape
High Roller Staircase - Viva Las Vegas!
Architect: B.K. Design Studio
Builder: Robert Elliot Custom Homes
Client: JD Stairs Inc.
Photography: Byron Manson
Nestled in the prestigious “Summit Club” neighborhood of Summerlin, a collaborative development between Discovery Land Company and The Howard Hughes Corporation, this extraordinary property boasts a prime location, mere minutes away from the vibrant Las Vegas Strip. Its stunning views overlook a Tom Fazio-designed golf course, with the glittering Las Vegas Strip serving as a breathtaking backdrop, especially when illuminated at night.
Upon entering this remarkable residence, a striking circular staircase commands attention, its beauty rooted in the harmonious blend of blackened rolled steel, hardwood, and curved glass. The sturdy inner steel stringer rises to form a solid, integrated rail, while the outer glass railing creates a sense of airiness and transparency, balanced by the warmth of the wooden treads and handrail.
This masterful design is the result of a partnership between JD Stairs, skilled artisans, and Glasshape, who provided a comprehensive service from digital field measurement to design, production, and supply of the bespoke 14.28mm (9/16″) TemperShield bent, toughened (tempered) and laminated glass. The finished staircase is a testament to the combined expertise of both companies, united in their commitment to delivering exceptional service and quality.
"We had been talking about using Glasshape for our curved and twisted glass for a while. Finally we did. They came out and did a 3D scan of the stairs so that we didn't have to make templates. Then they created a model of the stair and the pieces of glass for approval. The glass arrived on the promised date. The install went really well. They were hard standoffs to hit because we could only use a 5/8" hole so there wasn't much play. Every hole hit where it was supposed to. I was very impressed. The cost was a little more than standard curved glass but it was worth every penny". Jonathan Webster - CEO - JD Stairs Inc.
Delivering Bent & Specialist Glass with Excellence.
Glasshape®, established in 1986, is a leading innovator, designer and manufacturer of bent, tempered (toughened), laminated and digital ceramic print specialty glass. Family owned and based in Auckland, New Zealand, Glasshapes philosophy of growth through innovation, ingenuity and customer service sees it deliver best-in-class glazing solutions in a variety of categories, with notable success in marine, architectural (residential and commercial), cyclonic, high security and heavy machinery projects.
Consistently investing in technology and capacity to meet the increasing demands from architects, designers and their clients, Glasshape® designs and supplies certified bent and flat glass, either monolithic or laminated, for almost any setting. With Australian offices in Perth, Brisbane and Melbourne, and headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand, Glasshape® provides customer centric solutions with an international reach.
Our brands are lauded and respected for the quality and craftsmanship they represent and include DurashieldMarine® marine grade glass, TemperShield® bent toughened glass, AmmoShield® and ArmourShield® attack resistant glass, StormShield® cyclone resistant glass and VisionInk® digitally printed ceramic inks.