The Stairs

Progress, Volume XIII, Issue 12, 1 August 1918, Page 289

The Stairs

The stairs to the mezzanine floors arc all in solid oak, and were built by Mr. Geo. Stevenson, who, in addition to giving a first class job, has faithfully carried out the artistic design which is the hall mark of the professional workman. Mr. Stevenson, who has for 20 years been building stairs exclusively, says that he is seldom given such scope as he had on the stairs at the New Zealand Insurance Building. No skimping or economy was required, everything is massive, solid and substantial, yet these stairs, although beautiful in appearance, are not over-burdened with enrichment. The beautiful straight lines with plain faces and bold curves showing off the inimitable grain of oak, give at once the impression of chaste design, substantial construction, and artistic workmanship. The stairs art' a credit alike to the building and to the builder, and one would go a long way before finding such a combination of beauty, strength, and artistic merit as arc found in these stairs.