Europa Stairways Featured In The Press
"Stairways to Heaven"
Lifestyle Nova Scotia Magazine Fall 2005
As I drive toward Europa Stairways, I can’t help wonder how at odds it is that this futuristic company operates from a postcard-picture setting. Situated on a beautiful cove in Hubbards, their command centre looks more like a B&B than a corporate office. And construction has just been completed on a warehouse/manufacturing space that complements the house and charming landscaped gardens.
Out of this Nova Scotian setting, Europa Stairways creates some of the most futuristic and cutting-edge staircases in the world. Their slogan is "Step into the Future" and owners Robert and Ingrid Dunsworth are taking giant leaps.
"Welcome Home"
East Coast Living Fall 2005
For centuries, staircases have been the centerpieces of grand, old homes. Whether traditional or contemporary, the staircase "should be a focal point," says Ingrid Dunsworth, vice-president of Europa Stairways in Hubbards, Nova Scotia.
Stairways are far more than a functional means of getting from one storey of the house to another. Elegant spiral staircases like those available at Europa, for example, not only provide a visual focal point with simple lines in stainless steel and wood, but they are great space savers as well. "We are trying to create a piece of furniture," says Dunsworth. "It lightens the whole room up."
"Step into the Future"
Miami Design District Magazine Fall 2005
A beautiful spiral staircase, twisting its frame like a curled snake, ascending from bottom to top, descending from top to bottom, is an architectural and design element that speaks volumes. Whether affixed in a condo building’s common areas or connecting multiple levels of a townhouse or loft, a stylish, modern set of steps offers functionality, grace, and movement.
Europa Stairways is a leader in the custom staircase industry. Based in Canada, owners Bob and Ingrid Dunsworth are poised to bring a new generation of staircases to North America. "No one has seen stairs like ours in the United States," says Ingrid, a German-born entrepreneur who has centered her creative spirit on innovative stairwell motifs. "We constantly work on new designs and use materials that are state-of-the-art."