A house's staircase not only enables vertical circulation but also serves as a significant indicator of the overall architecture of the property. It is frequently one of the first characteristics you will notice and may be viewed from a variety of angles, therefore we feel it should be given special consideration in its design. The architect William Haywood built the first recorded spiral staircase in 1772. It was originally located in the Duke of Devonshire's mansion in London's St James's Park, but has since been removed to make way for a new fountain. People tend to think that if a property has more than one floor then it must have a staircase, this is not always the case however. Some buildings have staircases but no floors above ground level - these are called "staircase towers". Other structures with staircases that go up but no flooring or ceiling above them are called "escalators". Still others have stairs that go down as well as up - these are called "lift stations". Finally, some buildings have stairs that go up one flight and down another lower flight - these are called "switchback stairs". The type of staircase you choose will depend on how many flights it has, where it goes, and what it looks like. Do not be afraid to experiment with different shapes and styles - there are plenty of options out there! But whatever type of staircase you do choose, it is important to note that it should be comfortable to use and easy to clean.