For this elegant Bellevue Hill residence, the client required a sophisticated three-level residential lift elevator that provided seamless access from two sides, perfectly complementing the home’s unique architectural layout. The property’s design imposed strict spatial constraints, making it essential to carefully tailor the lift’s dimensions to fit the available shaft space without compromising on comfort or functionality. After thorough planning and consultation, a compact yet spacious car size of 1150mm wide by 940mm deep was selected, featuring adjacent through-car entries to facilitate smooth and efficient movement between floors.

Given the tight space, door sizes were precisely customized to suit each landing, with a 900mm wide landing door on one side and a slightly narrower 800mm wide door on the opposite side. This careful attention to dimensions ensured not only compliance with accessibility standards but also maintained aesthetic balance within the home’s interior design. This lift was an ideal example of how compact lifts can be expertly adapted to challenging spaces, maximizing usability while enhancing the overall residential environment.

Challenges in Design and Installation

Designing and installing a home lift within the existing architectural framework of a prestigious Bellevue Hill property came with several challenges. The primary technical hurdle was accommodating the lift shaft within a limited footprint while ensuring smooth two-side access without sacrificing comfort or safety. The adjacent through-car entry configuration required precise engineering to avoid conflicts between door mechanisms and interior finishes, all while preserving the home’s design integrity.

Additionally, the client’s desire for premium aesthetics meant the finishes had to be thoughtfully chosen to integrate seamlessly with the home’s existing decor. This required close coordination between Lift Shop’s design team, the client, and the builders to ensure the lift would feel like a natural extension of the property rather than an intrusive installation.

Tailored Solution: The Perfect Lift for Bellevue Hill

To meet these requirements, Lift Shop provided a high-performance electric lift tailored to the home’s specific needs. The chosen lift features a car size of 1150mm wide by 940mm deep, equipped with adjacent through-car entries allowing for efficient access from both sides. This design is ideal for multi-level homes where flow and ease of use are paramount.

The landing doors were custom-sized at 900mm and 800mm widths respectively, ensuring optimal entry points without compromising the architectural constraints. The lift operates at the fastest allowable speed of 0.3 meters per second, offering smooth, quiet rides with a load capacity of 350kg, comfortably accommodating up to four passengers or bulky household items with ease.

Premium Finishes and Custom Features

While the lift primarily utilized finishes from Lift Shop’s standard range, it was customized to reflect the luxury and style of the Bellevue Hill property. The landing doors are constructed with plain steel and fitted with sleek caspim handles, complemented by polished stainless steel profiles that add a refined metallic touch throughout the cabin. The vertical car operating panel (COP) continues the polished stainless steel theme, lending a cohesive and modern feel to the lift controls.

The cabin ceiling features the elegant bianco white DAMA patterned paneling, softly illuminating the interior with a clean, bright finish that enhances the sense of space. One entire cabin wall is a full mirror, visually expanding the lift’s interior and adding a luxurious ambiance. This mirror wall also improves safety by allowing better sightlines inside the cabin.

To enhance the home’s aesthetic with custom touches, one cabin wall featured horizontal slatted timber joinery, seamlessly matching the property’s existing timber finishes and infusing the space with warmth and texture. Discover more about this elegant installation in our Bellevue Hill fine dining case study.. The flooring was finished in a custom stone material consistent with the rest of the property’s flooring, delivering continuity and a sense of high-end craftsmanship.