The Wayfarer Staircase is Zakuna’s most iconic and versatile staircase design — a contemporary cornerstone that has become the architectural foundation for countless residential and commercial projects in London, Surrey, Sussex, and beyond.
Featuring angular steel strings running down either side of the staircase, the Wayfarer Staircase creates a visually confident design that appeals to architects and designers working across every design discipline. The self-supporting structure eliminates the need for newel posts, providing maximum flexibility in spatial planning. Available in any RAL colour, stainless steel, Corten steel, or galvanised steel, the Wayfarer Staircase offers extensive customisation. Treads in timber, glass, steel, concrete, or tile allow seamless integration with any interior palette. The design is remarkably versatile, accommodating quarter turns, half-landings, curves, kites, and winders — making it suitable for residential homes, commercial buildings, retail spaces, and prestigious developments of any complexity.
The Wayfarer Staircase’s enduring popularity stems from its perfect balance of visual impact and practical versatility. The angular steel strings create powerful architectural lines that define a space, whilst the self-supporting structure provides spatial flexibility.
All Zakuna Wayfarer Staircases comply fully with UK building regulations and are engineered to exacting structural standards. Extensive customisation is available: treads in timber, glass, steel, concrete, or tile; balustrades in glass, with spindles or railings, or contemporary alternatives; colours and finishes from standard RAL options to specialist coatings. The design accommodates curves, kites, winders, and complex configurations, making it suitable for virtually any spatial brief. Our design and engineering team has extensive experience specifying Wayfarer Staircases for high-profile residential and commercial projects. We provide comprehensive support from initial concept through detailed specification, structural engineering, and installation by our network of experienced specialists. The Wayfarer Staircase is our most popular design — explore our Staircase Showcases to see it installed across a diverse range of design projects across the Home Counties and London.
