Glass-doored A Series lift with a matte black frame in the open-plan living space of the Caulfield North townhouse, beside a timber staircase and a louvred-roof deck

Caulfield North Glass Home Lift: A Series

Case Study

Lift Shop Hydraulic A Series Case Study, Caulfield North, VIC

The Property

Located in the heart of Melbourne's blue-chip inner south-east, this luxury townhouse at Caulfield North, VIC represents a refined approach to contemporary family living. Designed by DO Architects, the residence balances bold architectural expression with warmth, light and everyday functionality.

The home comprises:

4 bedrooms
4 bathrooms
2 secure car spaces
Generous internal living zones across two levels
Approx. 373 m² landholding

Defined by strong materiality, expansive glazing and seamless indoor-outdoor connections, the residence was designed to deliver longevity, comfort and architectural presence, with vertical accessibility integrated as part of the original design intent.

Two-storey contemporary townhouse in Caulfield North with grey rendered walls, tall black-framed windows and a stepping-stone path to the front door

Architectural & Lifestyle Context

Caulfield North is a tightly held, design-driven suburb where buyers expect homes that are both visually refined and future-ready. With living, bedroom and entertaining zones spread across multiple levels, the brief prioritised ease of movement, openness and long-term accessibility.

A residential lift was therefore considered essential: not as an addition, but as an integral part of the architecture.

Open-plan kitchen, dining and living area with timber veneer joinery and a curved white sofa in the Caulfield North townhouse

Project Challenges

Seamless multi-level accessThe lift needed to be introduced without disrupting sightlines, natural light or spatial flow within a highly resolved interior.

Maintaining transparencyExtensive glazing and open circulation required a lift that felt light, minimal and intentional, not enclosed or mechanical.

Long-term liveabilityThe solution had to support everyday family living while allowing for ageing in place and future ownership, without dating the design.

The Lift Solution

Lift Shop supplied and installed a Hydraulic A Series Swing Door Lift, servicing two levels of the residence. The A Series was selected for its smooth ride quality, reliability and ability to integrate bespoke architectural finishes.

Custom Lift Design Features

To align with the home's contemporary aesthetic, the lift was specified with:

Aluminium landing door
Two full-height glass cabin walls, maximising transparency and light
Framed glass swing landing door, finished in matte black with clear glazing

Upper-level hallway with skylights, sheer curtains and a black-framed glass lift door beside a glass balustrade

This configuration allows the lift to visually dissolve into the surrounding architecture, maintaining openness while adding a strong, deliberate design statement.

Rather than concealing the lift, the design celebrates it, positioning vertical movement as part of the spatial experience of the home.

Floating timber staircase with a steel handrail and the lift beyond, beside folding glass doors to the courtyard

Open-plan living area with a timber staircase and the lift beyond, seen from the deck under a louvred roof

Everyday Living with a lift

The lift provides smooth, quiet movement between levels, supporting everyday activities without drawing attention to itself. It enhances convenience for family living and entertaining while ensuring the home remains accessible and adaptable over time