![A modern house with a unique design centered around a pair of spiral staircases.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/modern-house-spiral-staircases-061023-1129-01.jpg)
Architect Alexis Dornier together with interior designer Silvia Fairman, have completed a new home in the Balinese jungle, that features a unique design centered around a pair of spiral staircases.
![A modern house with a unique design centered around a pair of spiral staircases.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/modern-house-rounded-design-061023-1132-01.jpg)
Drawing inspiration from the beauty of nature and a desire to challenge architectural norms, the design took shape as a figure 8, offering continuous fluid movement and ever-changing vantage points.
![A modern house with a unique design centered around a pair of spiral staircases.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/modern-house-architecture-unique-design-061023-1134-01.jpg)
Carefully selected materials including concrete, wood, and natural stone, seamlessly integrate the home with the surrounding greenery.
![Carefully selected materials including concrete, wood, and natural stone, seamlessly integrate the home with the surrounding greenery.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/modern-house-entryway-061023-1139-01.jpg)
Stepping inside, it’s immediately apparent that the home has a unique design. The architect mentioned, “bending materials in two dimensions and resolving complex geometrical situations required meticulous planning and collaboration with skilled artisans.”
![A modern house with a unique design centered around a pair of spiral staircases.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/modern-house-spiral-stairs-061023-1142-01.jpg)
The spiraling design of the home creates different areas and elevations leading down to the pool and up to the rooftop.
![The spiraling design of the home creates different areas and elevations leading down to the pool and up to the rooftop.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/modern-house-spiral-stairs-061023-1142-02.jpg)
![Hidden lighting showcases the design of the stairs and the spiral handrail, which can be seen throughout the home.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/modern-house-with-spiral-stairs-061023-1124-01.jpg)
Hidden lighting showcases the design of the stairs and the spiral handrail, which can be seen throughout the home.
![Hidden lighting showcases the design of the stairs and the spiral handrail, which can be seen throughout the home.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/modern-house-spiral-stairs-061023-1152-01.jpg)
![Hidden lighting showcases the design of the stairs and the spiral handrail, which can be seen throughout the home.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/modern-house-spiral-stairs-061023-1153-01.jpg)
![Hidden lighting showcases the design of the stairs and the spiral handrail, which can be seen throughout the home.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/modern-house-spiral-stairs-061023-1153-02.jpg)
Some areas, like the kitchen, span across two different steps and follow the curve of the exterior wall.
![This modern kitchen span across two different steps and follows the curve of the exterior wall.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/kitchen-design-061023-1139-01.jpg)
![This modern kitchen span across two different steps and follows the curve of the exterior wall.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/modern-house-spiral-stairs-061023-1142-03.jpg)
Doorways located off the staircases lead to the bedrooms and bathrooms.
![A modern house design with a pair of spiral staircases.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/modern-house-spiral-stairs-061023-1153-03.jpg)
![A modern house design with a pair of spiral staircases.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/modern-house-spiral-stairs-061023-1153-04.jpg)
The design of the bedrooms complements the rest of the interior, with hidden lighting continuing to be used to showcase the stairs.
![A modern bedroom with hidden lighting underneath the steps.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/modern-house-bedroom-061023-1134-01.jpg)
![A modern bedroom with hidden lighting underneath the steps.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/modern-house-bedroom-061023-1134-02.jpg)
![A modern bedroom with hidden lighting underneath the steps.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/modern-house-bedroom-061023-1134-03.jpg)
In the bathroom, wood screens open to the jungle, while blue-green tiles line the two-person open shower.
![In this bathroom, wood screens open to the jungle, while blue-green tiles line the two-person open shower.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/modern-bathroom-061023-1139-01.jpg)
![In this bathroom, wood screens open to the jungle, while blue-green tiles line the two-person open shower.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/modern-bathroom-teal-tile-shower-061023-1133-01.jpg)
The stairs continue to the roof where they meet with sitting areas and solar panels.
![A modern home with spiral stairs that lead to the roof, where solar panels and sitting areas can be found.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/spiral-stairs-rooftop-061023-1146-01.jpg)
![A modern home with spiral stairs that lead to the roof, where solar panels and sitting areas can be found.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/spiral-stairs-rooftop-061023-1146-02.jpg)