Arquitectura y Construcción - escaleras

a compact and elegant staircase design that features a continuous helical or spiral structure, allowing vertical movement while occupying minimal space

escalera de caracol, escalera helicoidal

a type of staircase that follows a continuous curve or helix shape, providing a graceful and visually appealing design for vertical circulation

escalera helicoidal, escalera en espiral

a stepped platform or staircase leading to the entrance of a building, often with decorative elements, serving as an architectural featur

escalera de acceso, plataforma de entrada

the bottom step of a staircase that has a decorative design, often larger or more ornate than the other steps, and may feature a newel post or other decorative elements

escalón curtail, peldaño curtail

an area located between two sets of stairs or at the top of a staircase

descansillo

a small step in front of the main door of a building or house

umbral

the handrail or support along the side of a staircase, typically made of wood or metal, that provides stability and support while ascending or descending the stairs

barandilla, pasamanos

a row of connected posts placed at the edge of a height such as stairway, balcony, etc. in order to protect people from falling

balaustrada

a vertical, slender post or pillar that supports a railing or parapet, typically found in staircases, balconies, or terraces, providing both structural support and aesthetic appeal

balustre, baranda

a type of staircase design that includes a flat landing or platform midway between two flights of stairs, allowing for a change in direction or providing a resting point

escalera de medio descanso, escalera con descansillo

a consecutive set of steps that connects two landings, allowing vertical movement between different levels of a building

vuelo, escalera

the vertical component of a step in a staircase, providing the height between consecutive treads

contrahuella, elevación

a set of stairs inside a building including its surrounding side parts that one can hold on to

escalera

a retractable or foldable set of steps designed specifically for accessing the attic space in a building

escalera retráctil, escalera de desván

the supporting pillar of a staircase located at the top or end of the handrail

pilarote de barandilla

a structure consisting of steps or bars that allows people to pass over a fence or wall while preventing the passage of livestock or large animals

escalera, salto

a structural component in a staircase that provides support and stability to the steps, typically running vertically and parallel to the incline of the stairs

travesaño, estructural de escalera

the horizontal part of a step in a staircase that provides a surface to walk on

huella, escalón

a series of steps connecting two floors of a building, particularly built inside a building

escalera, escalones

the area of a property where the stairs are located

hueco de la escalera

the supporting structure that holds the treads and risers together, forming the framework of the staircase

travesaños, estructura

the rounded or curved front edge of a step that extends beyond the riser, providing a safe and visually defined transition between steps

saliente de escalón, cornisa de escalón

a rail fixed to the wall parallel to a flight of stairs, providing support and guidance for those using the stairs

barandilla de pared, pasamanos de pared

a supportive rail fixed to a staircase or walkway, providing a handhold for stability and safety while ascending or descending

barandilla, pasamanos

a type of staircase design where the treads are supported by a hidden structural framework, giving the illusion that the steps are floating in mid-air

escalera flotante, escalera suspendida

a type of staircase design that runs in a straight line from one level to another, without any turns or curves

escalera recta, escalera en línea recta