Bcompact Hybrid

Compact Side Folding Stair for Bcompact Design

The humble staircase gets a simple and innovative upgrade with the Bcompact Hybrids, sideways folding stair with compacting handrail and integrated safety gate, or Hybrid Ladder with fixed short stand-off handrail. These lightweight and sturdy, space-saving, patented designs fold neatly sideways to close flush with, or into the wall when not in use and are made from sustainably sourced laminated Bamboo; color stained to match your décor, and tailored to your exact specifications; making assembly and installation a breeze. After Time; Space, in the modern metropolis is our most precious commodity.

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Unique Properties

The staircase gets a simple but brilliant upgrade with the Patent Pending, sideways folding, Bcompact Hybrid Stair with Bi-folding Handrail & integrated safety gate. This space-saving staircase neatly folds sideways to close flush or into the wall when not in use and is made from sustainably sourced, Bamboo, color stained to match your decor. Tailored to your exact specifications; making assembly & installation a breeze. ...After Time, SPACE, in the modern metropolis is our most precious commodity.

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Bcompact Hybrid stair & ladder, Compact, space saving, side folding, Attic ladder, loft ladder, Bamboo, retractable stair, folding stair, folding ladder, Hybrid, award winning, Patented, Innovation, stairs, ladders,

Production Technology

Zero waste CNC cutting techniques employed to create & cut all sustainably grown & sourced Bamboo plyboard stringers & treads. maximizing material usage of over 90% & then repurposing what little waste is created to make new variant products. Specially designed 180deg. built it hinges, enabling the product to fold flat & within its own maximum thickness of 40mm. Products utilize all non-ferrous metals, Brass, Aluminium & stainless steel to ensure a long & fully functional design life cycle.

Design Challenge

The original concept of creating a stair/ladder that was fully functional and operational that also took up virtually no space when not in use, was the most difficult part to think up an original innovation of a device that had basically been unchanged for thousands of years. Once achieved and evolved into final renditions, working out how the certification and standards for this never-before-seen functionality could be adapted and or changed to suit and therefore be used in commercial and industrial applications? Still an ongoing challenge that is needing solutions.

Project Duration

These initial products were launched to a worldwide market in 2019 and these latest versions and varieties are coming to market now. Designed in Sydney Australia and manufactured in here and the USA for worldwide distribution.

Operation Flow

With minimal infrastructure alterations, you can quickly create new usable spaces in your home or work areas. Simply accessing new locations to broaden the opportunities to make new living & workspaces. Adding value to your home for the least cost and time whilst maximizing the area when not in use. Also creating an exceptional security device, denying access to top alternate floors.

Research

Twenty years of research and development has lead to the creation of the latest rendition of the Hybrid stair, with automatic bi-folding safety rail and automatic safety gate. The desire to achieve a compact space-saving device that serves this unique function whilst taking up virtually no space when not in use and incorporating sustainable materials and design techniques has been a labor of love and necessity.

Inspiration

Whilst living in NYC's high-priced & cramped conditions for many years, I realized the necessity to create products and furniture that make the most from your practical living space. Furniture that folds away or has multiple functions. Returning to study later in life to pursue a Product Design Degree, I realized an even greater need for sustainable products, ethical design practices & material use, which lead me to devote my practice to these aspects, sustainability & clever, compact design.

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Project Overview

Bcompact Hybrid Compact Side Folding Stair has been a Silver winner in the Building Materials and Construction Components Design award category in the year 2020 organized by the prestigious A' Design Award & Competition. The Silver A' Design Award celebrates top-tier designs that embody excellence and innovation. This award acknowledges creations that are not only aesthetically pleasing but also highly functional, reflecting the designer's deep understanding and skill. Silver A' Design Award recipients are recognized for their contribution to raising industry standards and advancing the practice of design. Their work often incorporates original innovations and elicits a strong emotional response, making a notable impact on the improvement of everyday life.

Silver Recognition

Zev Bianchi was recognized with the coveted Silver A' Design Award in 2021, a testament to excellence of their work Bcompact Hybrid Compact Side Folding Stair.

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Bcompact Hybrid: A Space-Saving, Sustainable Staircase Innovation

Introducing the Bcompact Hybrid Stair with Bi-folding Handrail and Integrated Safety Gate

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