Stairs more than a vertical circulation element

Staircases were first used to shelter the places people built protecting themselves from external factors and to reach foods in higher branches. Since prehistoric times, people have used many natural and artificial vehicles higher levels. In later periods they built high temples with the desire to reach God and power. After the industrial period, the use of reinforced concrete and steel staircase designs gained different forms. People's changing lifestyles, developing technology and materials carry the stairs to different dimensions. While the first staircases were built for ease of use, the progress of civilizations; function, ergonomics, esthetic are more thoughtful. Nowadays, in every project prepared in tiered structures, besides standard staircases, functional ladders can be applied in very special forms. Stairs in multi-storey buildings and social areas are essential elements. Stairs are designed with a sculptural form according to place, which is functional according to the place. In this study, the stairs are examined from different angles beyond being vertical circulation element.