What are Berliner Stufen?

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**Berliner Stufen** are a distinctive staircase construction with a floating appearance:

**Construction principle:**
- A **metal substructure** is mounted on one side to the wall
- The treads are **cantilevered** from this structure
- The metal structure is completely clad in **solid wood**
- The result: treads that appear to float out of the wall

**Collaboration with steel fabricators:**
For Berliner Stufen, HTS typically works with partner companies: the **steel fabricator** manufactures and installs the load-bearing metal structure, **HTS** handles the complete wood cladding of the treads and, where applicable, the handrail.

**Prerequisite:** A **solid, load-bearing wall** is mandatory, as the entire load is transferred on one side.

**Result:** A modern, purist staircase look that is particularly striking in loft apartments and contemporary architecture.