What began as a one man endeavour (McLane working out of a barn in Blanefield, just North of Glasgow) is now a 16 strong team of craftsmen, welders, cabinet makers, blacksmiths, leatherworkers, polishers, designers who ensure that each and every staircase design is utterly, 100% bespoke.
It is clear that each object they make is utterly tailored to the needs of the client, but their own approach and style can be felt, always of the moment, design-led and gentle, even when ‘feature’ is the overall effect.
‘We believe that when designed properly the most understated staircase can be striking,’ describes McLane, ‘the era of “in your face” bling is gone.’
One of the commissions that stands out to McLane is a feature staircase and landing balustrades in the entrance lobby of a client’s home on the Hudson River in New York. The client was also an interior designer, creating a property that would be part home, part gallery for his paintings and objet d’art, so the expectations were high and Bisca more than rose to the challenge with a contemporary 3-flight staircase of stainless steel and Corian with a retro twist in the form of the stainless steel balustrade.