Bcompact Hybrid 側向摺疊樓梯 by Zev Peter Roman Bianchi

Bcompact Hybrid 側向摺疊樓梯 by Zev Peter Roman Bianchi is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2021 A' Design Award 銀獎 in 建築構件設計 Competition Category.

銀建築構件· 2021

Bcompact Hybrid 側向摺疊樓梯

by Zev Peter Roman Bianchi

Client: Bcompact Design

A' Design Award 銀獎 Winner in 建築構件 Category

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The Design

About Bcompact Hybrid 側向摺疊樓梯

Bcompact Hybrid 係一款專為細小住宅同工作空間而設計嘅側向摺疊樓梯。呢款樓梯唔用嘅時候可以向側面摺埋，同牆面齊平或者收入牆內。雙摺式扶手同自動安全閘門會隨住摺疊動作一齊郁動。樓梯嘅斜梁同踏板採用可持續來源嘅竹夾板，以低廢料嘅切割方式製造。黃銅、鋁同不鏽鋼部件保證咗產品長久嘅使用壽命。每個單位都會按照所需嘅高度同角度製作，只需最少嘅建築工程就可以通往上層。

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award 銀獎

Bcompact Hybrid 側向摺疊樓梯是 A' Design Award 銀獎得主，這是授予頂級、華美而令人印象深刻的設計的極為崇高的認可。銀獎得主是極其卓越、極具創造力的作品，展現出其設計師傑出的專業技能、才華與敏銳。預計Bcompact Hybrid 側向摺疊樓梯將成為一件出色的典範之作，兼具非凡的專業性與深刻的創新性。這件贏得 A' Design Award 銀獎的設計是一項備受矚目、令人欽佩的發明，造福並拓展藝術、科學、設計和技術的界限。Bcompact Hybrid 側向摺疊樓梯是一件令人羨慕的創作，它喚起渴望，帶來積極的情感，並激發驚嘆與讚嘆。

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: The staircase gets a simple but brilliant upgrade with the Patent Pending, sideways folding, Bcompact Hybrid Stair with Bi-folding Handrail & integrated safety gate.
This space-saving staircase neatly folds sideways to close flush or into the wall when not in use and is made from sustainably sourced, Bamboo, color stained to match your decor.
Tailored to your exact specifications; making assembly & installation a breeze.
...After Time, SPACE, in the modern metropolis is our most precious commodity.
Dimensions & Packaging: All products are specifically designed to exact specifications for each situation. with heights ranging from 1.2m-3.7m & angles between 50-70degs. Also including wide, 715mm & narrow 575mm versions.
Other features include and fully automatic Bi-fold/compacting handrail and automatic opening & closing safety gate, ensuring space at the top landing is never left open when product is folded/stowed flat to the wall. Locks are available to keep in the open or closed positions, from the top and the bottom.
Tags: Bcompact Hybrid stair & ladder, Compact, space saving, side folding, Attic ladder, loft ladder, Bamboo, retractable stair, folding stair, folding ladder, Hybrid, award winning, Patented, Innovation, stairs, ladders,
Production Technology: Zero waste CNC cutting techniques employed to create & cut all sustainably grown & sourced Bamboo plyboard stringers & treads. maximizing material usage of over 90% & then repurposing what little waste is created to make new variant products. Specially designed 180deg. built it hinges, enabling the product to fold flat & within its own maximum thickness of 40mm.
Products utilize all non-ferrous metals, Brass, Aluminium & stainless steel to ensure a long & fully functional design life cycle.
Design Challenge: The original concept of creating a stair/ladder that was fully functional and operational that also took up virtually no space when not in use, was the most difficult part to think up an original innovation of a device that had basically been unchanged for thousands of years.
Once achieved and evolved into final renditions, working out how the certification and standards for this never-before-seen functionality could be adapted and or changed to suit and therefore be used in commercial and industrial applications? Still an ongoing challenge that is needing solutions.
Research: Twenty years of research and development has lead to the creation of the latest rendition of the Hybrid stair, with automatic bi-folding safety rail and automatic safety gate. The desire to achieve a compact space-saving device that serves this unique function whilst taking up virtually no space when not in use and incorporating sustainable materials and design techniques has been a labor of love and necessity.
Inspiration: Whilst living in NYC's high-priced & cramped conditions for many years, I realized the necessity to create products and furniture that make the most from your practical living space. Furniture that folds away or has multiple functions.
Returning to study later in life to pursue a Product Design Degree, I realized an even greater need for sustainable products, ethical design practices & material use, which lead me to devote my practice to these aspects, sustainability & clever, compact design.
Project Duration: These initial products were launched to a worldwide market in 2019 and these latest versions and varieties are coming to market now.
Designed in Sydney Australia and manufactured in here and the USA for worldwide distribution.
Operation Flow: With minimal infrastructure alterations, you can quickly create new usable spaces in your home or work areas. Simply accessing new locations to broaden the opportunities to make new living & workspaces. Adding value to your home for the least cost and time whilst maximizing the area when not in use. Also creating an exceptional security device, denying access to top alternate floors.
Patents: Worldwide Patents are pending, achieved first half 2021.
USA Patent granted: Zev Bianchi, Retractable staircase.
German Utility Patented now granted
Team Members: Zev Bianchi
Image Credits: Bcompact Trade Maked internationally