The core stairs are “scissor stairs,” and the intermediate landing is not gravity supported locally. This configuration induces a horizontal thrust at the first and second floors. Since both the ramp and the stair were required to carry lateral forces, a transfer of these forces between the raised structure of the ramp and the stair to the second-floor structural slab was required. This was achieved by extending the steel beams that support the stair and ramp beyond where they were required for gravity connections and by using steel studs on the bottom of the beams to connect to the concrete slab below. This detailing was accomplished and concealed within the raised floor.