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The Spiral by Marra + Yeh Architects

The Spiral by Marra + Yeh Architects

A spiralling concrete staircase winds up through this empty tower by Marra + Yeh Architects of Sydney and Malaysia.

The Spiral by Marra + Yeh Architects

Constructed beside a three-storey Malaysian house, the tower simply provides a stairwell to connect each of the building's floors.

The Spiral by Marra + Yeh Architects

A series of small openings create concentrated rectangles of light along the walls, while more daylight filters in through a spiral of speckled perforations in the roof.

The Spiral by Marra + Yeh Architects

Swirls of white render cover the exterior walls.

The Spiral by Marra + Yeh Architects

Photography is by Brett Boardman.

The Spiral by Marra + Yeh Architects

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The Spiral by Marra + Yeh Architects

Connecting three levels of a multi-generational home the spiral concerns both the poetic and the pragmatic.

The Spiral by Marra + Yeh Architects

The skill and delicate craft of traditional boat builders was enlisted to build the curving tapering form. The spiral contains the freedom of our movements, addressing the interaction of people with their environment, a vessel to enrich our daily rituals.

The Spiral by Marra + Yeh Architects

Location: Malaysia