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[–] useless_modern_god@aussie.zone 11 points 5 hours ago (4 children)

I visited the new Rosanna library today. The balustrade pictured here is 10mm thick steel. Obviously it wouldn’t be a single piece but it looks like one. It’s quite astonishing. I’m puzzled by the fact that it’s painted though. If you use a material like that in a way that’s a bit unusual and clearly meant to be a design feature, don’t hide it with paint 🤷

[–] tone212_@aussie.zone 3 points 2 hours ago

I dream of having a house with a statement curved staircase like this, that I descend to my guests watching my grand entrance below.

[–] tombruzzo@aussie.zone 2 points 2 hours ago

We'll need to go check it out soon. The old library was underwhelming to say the least

[–] Bottom_racer@aussie.zone 4 points 4 hours ago

Also impressed by the handrail work!

Ooh this is cool!!