U-STAIR (SWITCHBACK STAIR)
Switchback floating mono-stringer stair that runs forward, turns, and returns back
U-STAIR (SWITCHBACK CONFIGURATION)
U-SHAPED FLOATING STAIRS OVERVIEW
The U-shaped floating stair is a switchback floating staircase configuration engineered to reverse direction typically by 180°, preserving the minimal profile and structural efficiency of a modern monostringer system. This custom floating stair is composed of two runs that travel in opposite directions, connected through a defined turning element (most commonly a mid-landing, or alternatively a winder sequence).
This switchback arrangement shortens the required plan length, concentrates the transition at a controlled node, and can improve circulation by aligning entry and exit points within a compact footprint. When properly engineered, the 180-degree turn and landing region provides a robust transfer of forces between runs with predictable stiffness and low deflection. The U-stair floating staircase is a reliable solution for residential and commercial layouts that demand efficient use of space without sacrificing clean geometry or compatibility with a wide range of tread materials, finishes, and modern guardrail systems.
This switchback arrangement shortens the required plan length, concentrates the transition at a controlled node, and can improve circulation by aligning entry and exit points within a compact footprint. When properly engineered, the 180-degree turn and landing region provides a robust transfer of forces between runs with predictable stiffness and low deflection. The U-stair floating staircase is a reliable solution for residential and commercial layouts that demand efficient use of space without sacrificing clean geometry or compatibility with a wide range of tread materials, finishes, and modern guardrail systems.
LOW TURN
MEDIUM TURN
OPTIONS & CONFIGURATION
Options to customize your U-stair
RAILING TYPES
MONO-STRINGER SPECIFICATIONS
U-STAIR WITH GLASS GUARD
