Stairway on Brockeridge Street
The Brockeridge Stair, a three-storey marvel that pushes the boundaries of traditional staircase design, has been recognised in the 'Interiors' category by the Wood Awards at the end of 2020. This ground-breaking art project, which forms the heart of a successful refurbishment and transformation of a tired infill house, was developed by Studio Ben Allen and CaSA Architects.
The Brockeridge Stair's unique digital construction process, executed with a level of elegance that impressed the Wood Awards judges, has been noted for its efficiency in construction and support for COVID-19 social distancing restrictions. The staircase is cantilevered from flush mounted stringers and was CNC machined and assembled onsite using standard tools.
The project was part of a UK government-funded R&D project for digital fabrication directly from BIM modelling environments. This innovative approach enabled digital manufacturing for the Brockeridge Stair, leading to faster fabrication, better pricing information, and reduced errors and waste.
A new platform developed during research allows designs for the Brockeridge Stair to be defined parametrically, enabling bespoke graphic design objects to be configured to specific requirements. This opens up the opportunity for items for the Brockeridge Stair to be locally fabricated through a distributed manufacturing network model open to any CNC-enabled workshop.
The Brockeridge Stair's digital construction process was compared by the Wood Awards judges to an Escher drawing due to its intricate design. Ash and birch were the woods used in the project, supplied by Hanson Plywood Limited.
Mann Williams acted as the structural engineer for the project, while FabLab Cardiff, located at Cardiff Metropolitan University's School of Art & Design, provided digital fabrication for the Brockeridge Stair. The digital fabrication process executed by FabLab Cardiff was praised by the Wood Awards judges for its execution with elegance.
The Brockeridge Stair project increases the type and complexity of work undertaken by smaller site-based joiners and keeps the labour pool local. This initiative not only contributes to the construction industry's efficiency but also supports local businesses and craftsmanship.
In conclusion, the Brockeridge Stair is a testament to the potential of digital fabrication in the construction industry. Its award-winning design, efficient construction process, and support for local businesses make it a significant milestone in the industry's digital transformation.
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