Situated between the north portion of the Main Gallery and the Music Room, a grand u-shape staircase separates the formal diplomatic spaces of the ground level from the more private areas of the residence upstairs. The Main Stairway features elaborate stone and plaster moldings, repeated architectural forms from the residence’s interiors and exterior in the gilt wrought-iron railings and acanthus ornaments, and eclectic furniture and art collections with pieces dating from as recent as the year 2000 to the 16th century. A large-scale Brussels tapestry depicting the Greek myth of Jason and the Argonauts serves as the room’s major focal point visible from most major circulation areas.

















DSN S 546: Interdisciplinary Design Studio, Spring 2018
College of Design | Iowa State University
Preservation & Cultural Heritage Czech Republic: International Perspectives and Design Issues
Professors:
Diane Al Shihabi, Ph.D.
Department of Interior Design
379 Design
dshihabi@iastate.edu
515-294-8393
Mikesch Muecke, Ph.D.
Department of Architecture
588 Design
mikesch@iastate.edu
515-294-8786