Fine and Applied Art

This I think is a beautiful example of fine and applied art all in one.
FUNCTINALITY: First off, it is obviously a staircase with very obvious functions which is to connect you to a higher floor. But it is well designed to maximize its function as well as add aesthetic value to the overall architecture of the building. It's a spiral staircase that can go up many levels (probably two to three floors) that occupies a small amount of space yet takes you somewhere really high. The shape of the staircase while serving the functionality of minimizing space and reaching elevated heights.
AESTHETIC: It is also very pleasing to the eye as you view the elegant curving vertical waves the spiral creates against the horizontal steps and the small vertical pillars which hold up railings. It even slightly resembles the DNA symbol. If you look at it over all, it is a bunch of many different lines creating this sophisticated pattern to make a staircase. Each piece has a functional purpose which holds it up and makes it a whole. There is no unnecessary piece of this architecture and all is put to good functional use which doubles as aesthetic as well.
COMMUNICATION: I think that this staircase reflects culture, art and history. It seems somewhat 'modern'like Bauhaus in terms of functional aesthetic but somewhat has an Art Nouveau feel to it as well with the fine curves and lines and the nature aesthetic.
DECORATIVE/ENTERTAINMENT VALUE:It puts a 'twist' in going up the stairs. Many people will still take the stairs over an elevator for various different reasons from going around and around this kind of stair and enjoy some view. As a piece of architecture, it adds beauty and a style to the house as compared to an elevator.