Seamless Integration: ElfoLift Enhances Modern Brisbane Home with Glass and Timber Elegance

Located in the vibrant suburb of Bulimba, Brisbane, this newly constructed three-level home embodies contemporary style and thoughtful design. At the heart of the residence, a stunning ElfoLift with a frameless glass shaft takes pride of place, perfectly paired with a wraparound timber staircase to create effortless vertical movement within the home.

Project Context: A Centrepiece of Connectivity and Style

The clients envisioned a vertical access solution that not only provided practical, efficient transportation between floors but also elevated the architectural appeal of their home. With the staircase and lift positioned centrally, the design aimed to celebrate transparency, light, and material harmony — blending modern glass with warm timber tones.

Choosing Lift Shop’s ElfoLift was a strategic decision, based on its renowned ability to integrate seamlessly with bespoke architectural elements while offering robust performance and premium finishes.

Challenges: Balancing Visibility, Functionality, and Finish

Integrating a lift in such a visually prominent location presented several design and technical challenges:

• Maximising Transparency: The lift needed to complement the frameless glass shaft and open timber staircase without interrupting sightlines or the sense of spaciousness.
• Custom Finish Matching: The lift doors required a perfectly matched colour finish to harmonise with the home’s interior palette, necessitating precise coordination with local finishing specialists.
• Operational Efficiency: The lower-level lift door demanded a power-operated automatic closer and opener for ease of use, without detracting from the lift’s sleek aesthetic.
• Material Continuity: Ensuring that the cabin’s interior materials reflected the design language of the surrounding space, including flooring that aligned with the staircase treads.

Solution: Customised ElfoLift with Premium Glass, Steel, and Timber Finishes

Lift Shop delivered a highly customised ElfoLift solution that met these challenges head-on. The lift was designed with:

• Primed Steel and Glass Doors: Doors were fabricated with primed steel and glass panels, then locally finished to achieve the perfect colour match with the home’s interiors. This bespoke finish ensured the lift doors felt like an integral part of the architectural language.
• Power Operated Door Mechanism: On the lower level, the automatic closer and opener were expertly installed, offering hands-free convenience while maintaining seamless design integration.
• Glass Cabin Walls: Two full-size glass panels on the cabin’s side walls enhanced transparency and maximised natural light flow within the glass shaft.
• A1 Bianco Skinplate Rear Wall and Ceiling: The rear wall and ceiling finished in this high-quality skinplate provided subtle contrast and durable elegance.
• Brushed Stainless Steel Cladding: Since the cabin’s exterior was highly visible from the stairs, brushed stainless steel cladding was used to add a refined, tactile finish that complements the modern aesthetic and withstands daily use.
• Timber Flooring in the Cabin: For perfect continuity and warmth, the lift floor was fitted with the same timber as the staircase treads, creating a cohesive flow between the two elements.