Bespoke Contemporary Staircase and Balustrade Design
Design-Led Steel Staircase Design and Fabrication
We specialise in design-led, precision-crafted contemporary steel staircases and bespoke metal balustrades that respond to the architecture of your space.
Every project begins the geometry, light and flow of the space – we combine this with design-led thinking, meticulous precision, and technical problem-solving to deliver staircases and balustrades that are beautiful, functional and built-to-last.
Staircase & Balustrade Design
Our Staircase & Balustrade Design Services
Partner with ZedWorks to create a bespoke steel staircase that elevates your space. From initial concept to final installation, we combine design-led thinking, technical expertise, and precision craftsmanship to deliver staircases that are beautiful, functional, and built to last.
Fabrication in a Mild, Stainless & Cor-Ten Steel
Combining modern fabrication technologies with traditional craft, allows us to create bespoke staircases and balustrades with exceptional accuracy and attention to detail.
We craft:
- folded steel staircases
- stringerless, floating and cantilevered stairs
- perforated metal staircases
- spiral, helical and dog-leg configurations
- spindle, fin and sheet style balustrades
Tailor Your Staircase

Treads
Open or closed risers, folded steel, perforated designs or clad in a material of your choosing (by Other).

Balustrades
Slender spindles, flat fins, perforated or solid panels or tension wire, depending on the tone of the interior.

Finish
Raw, blackened, oiled and waxed, site-painted, powder-coated, and colour-matched metalwork.
How We Work
A staircase may appear simple, but achieving true simplicity demands clarity of design, technical accuracy and precise execution.
01.
Early Input & Concept Development
We collaborate with architects, designers, & contractors to refine the geometry and establish a design that supports both function and aesthetic ambitions.
02.
Technical Design & Engineering
We coordinate with engineers to resolve technical challenges & seamless integration into the building fabric. We survey and 3D Model your stair for precision fabrication.
03.
Material, Tread & Balustrade Options
Perforated treads, folded steel, timber elements, spindles or solid panels — each chosen for clarity, performance and based on your particular requirements.
04.
Fabrication & Prototyping
Combining modern technologies and traditional craft for exacting accuracy – our stairs are fabricated in-house in our East Sussex workshop, with mock-ups when needed to test details and finishes.
05.
Finishing & Assembly
Working with trusted subcontractors, each component is finished with precision to achieve a consistent surface and feel.
06.
Installation & Coordination
We coordinate with your contractor to fit the staircase on site in accordance with your build programme and with careful alignment and seamless integration into the building fabric.
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“Who’d have thought, circulation space which is normally so dull… what you’ve done is made the staircase into a work of art. A sculpture in the middle of the building.”
– Kevin McCloud, Grand Designs
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Trusted by Architects, Designers and Builders
A Steel Staircase Design Studio serving London & South East
ZedWorks is a design-led metalwork studio serving London & South East, bringing together technical design, fabrication and installation under one roof.
We specialise in steel staircase design and bespoke balustrades for homes, commercial spaces and public buildings, crafting each piece with accuracy and a clear architectural intent.
Design. Fabrication. Metalwork.
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