Spiraling Up: 6 Projects Using Spiral Ramps for Vertical Movement

By Moises Carrasco

In most architectural projects, vertical circulation is expressed as a purely functional element , tucked away behind fire-rated doors or an elevator core. However, sometimes architects also use spirals when trying to resolve site elevation changes. Given the right scale, these elements allow for a more artistic formal expression that serves both utilitarian and aesthetic purposes without relying on mechanical lifts or stairwells. Structural systems like cantilevered steel trusses and reinforced concrete decks allow these spiral elements to extend outward…

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