refine the sculpted stair volume into a smooth modern architectural form maintain the continuous ceiling sweep but reduce visual heaviness thin the curved wall profile slightly and sharpen its edges for a more contemporary feel remove the rounded base column and integrate the stair wall cleanly into the floor plane introduce a precise concealed linear slot light at the crest of the ceiling curve to create strong grazing shadows use a refined mineral plaster finish in soft neutral white with minimal warmth eliminate any overly romantic or heavy mediterranean detailing the result should feel sculptural modern restrained and architectural
