Stories
Beach House
WITH A continuing trend of offering a more sophisticated level of dining in Westfield's shopping centres, it was only natural that one of the eateries in the revamped Garden City complex in Mount Gravatt included an ElfoLift 2 and glass shaft. In this case, it was at...
Mooloolaba Esplanade
AN UPGRADE to an existing office building in Mooloolaba required an access solution with a small footprint, including a very low ceiling height of 2230mm at the basement. With great consideration and consultation the best choice for this project was the ElfoLift 2....
Twin Towns Masonic Lodge
THE TWIN towns Masonic Lodge has just undergone a massive renovation. As part of this renovation, it was important that a limited mobility access solution was included. The perfect choice was Lift Shop’s BCA compliant 1100mm x1400mm 350kg ElfoLift 2. The lift...
The Sydney Harbour Tunnel
WHEN THE North Sydney offices of The Sydney Harbour Tunnel were recently upgraded we were appointed as the lift supplier by Farindon Constructions. Critical to the supply choice was a partner who could provide a high end good looking product that could be delivered on...
Juliana Village
IT WAS at Thomson Adsett and also Tower Projects for the recent expansion and upgrading of facilities at Juliana Village. For this project, Lift Shop provided five Elfo2 lifts, all with steel and glass shafts. To ensure consistency, the same colour scheme was chosen...
Brisbane Showroom Expands
IN CONJUNCTION with the rebranding of The Build and Design Centre (formerly Home Ideas Centre) in Southbank, Brisbane, we have also expanded our display range. Sitting proudly in the foyer of the Centre, our stunning ElfoLift 2 now provides a striking centrepiece....
I Like Bing Lee
AND THEY like us too!! This readily recognisable retail brand was after a lift that would meet their access needs while making it work to budget. The perfect solution to this was an ElfoLift 2. The lift consisted of two piece side sliding landing and cabin doors and a...
Riverside Urban Centre
WHEN THE designs were prepared for this new commercial building in the heart of Queensland’s Ipswich, one of the main emphasises was on providing a stylish limited mobility access solution. Elfo 2 in glass shaft – ticks all the boxes Please contact our experienced...
Whitlam Institute, UWS
IN A complete renovation of this heritage building on the grounds of the University of Western Sydney, Rydalmere, Lift Shop worked closely with the dedicated teams from Tanner Architects and Master Builder Cockram. In this installation, the Elfo 2 was also supplied...
MS Society – Perth
AT LIFT Shop we understand the needs of those of limited mobility and we're honoured to be of assistance to the MS Society with the fitout of their new building in Bentley. The design in this case provided for a centrally located lift and shaft with a wraparound...
Collingwood Football Club
THE REFURBISHMENT of the Westpac Centre at Olympic Park – home of the Collingwood Football Club also included a massive upgrade to the gymnasium and training area. Of special design criteria, the Architects were mindful of providing disabled access to both floors of...
Office Access
Office Access THE BRIEF was very simple here – BCA E3.6, AS1735 Part 12 and 16 disabled access to serve the two levels of a newly constructed office building. This was very simple for the Lift Shop team - a large proportion of our jobs requires exactly this so the...
Help Enterprises
HELP ENTERPRISES is a social enterprise that has a clear and simple objective, “to enhance the lifestyle and independence of people with disabilities”. As such, Lift Shop was delighted to provide the access solution for their newly established manufacturing division...
Mercedes Benz Commercial
WITH THE design of the new showroom and offices for the commercial division of Mercedes Benz Rocklea, nothing less than a quality lift in a class of its own was going to be acceptable. This was no problem for the sales and design team based in our Brisbane showroom –...
ANZ Bank in Bundaberg
AN UPGRADE compliant access solution with a small footprint to sit at the front of the building. The perfect solution was our Elfo 2 with fully clad galvanised and white powdercoated steel shaft to match the corporate ANZ colours (and to also stand up to the sometimes...
The perfect and practical design solution
LIFT SHOP was delighted to be chosen by one of Australia's largest commercial builders to provide a beautiful lift within a very busy retail shopping arcade. Although the travel distance was only a very short 2m, it was felt that a fully enclosed lift with...
Cowhide Custom Finish
WHILST WE have a great range of standard and optional finishes available from our manufacturers, we love seeing what clients also choose to finish off their lift cabins. In this case, the FreedomLift drive wall was covered in a black and white custom cowhide and the...
Making a Statement
WITH STRONG architectural details both inside and out at this riverside home in Applecross, the FreedomLift and glass shaft is just another one of them. Taking pride of place in the entrance hallway, the lift and shaft are very much on display and provides the wow...
Renovation Must
WHEN PLANNING a (extensive) renovation to the family home in Perth’s Ardross, the owners wanted to make sure access to the lower level of the home and backyard with swimming pool would never be a problem. As such, a compact lift with glass shaft was incorporated into...
Blessed with Success
ONE OF the more interesting projects (and featured on Better Homes and Gardens) a former church in Melbourne’s Brighton was transformed into a state of the art home whilst still retaining some of the original features such as leadlight windows, standout pulpit, raked...
Port Hacking Perfect
TO CONTINUE to enjoy the beautiful waterfront location on the Port Hacking river, the owners were easily able to incorporate access from the rear of the street level garage and down to the home itself. All that was required were some minor preparatory building works...
Valley Vista
WATCH THIS space, see what we can do for a seamless retrofit FreedomLift and shaft... When you are thinking of moving because of the stairs – talk to us first, you will be surprised at how affordable a lift is compared to the alternative relocation costs and lifestyle...
An Engineering Masterpiece
THIS PROPERTY situated in Sydney’s Dover Heights with panoramic views of the ocean required perfection. The owner, a design engineer, wanted a home that was like no other, and that it certainly is! From the curved cantilevered staircase to the curved glass wall in the...
Viewtiful
FOR THIS stunning Mosman property, access with a view has been achieved with an adjacent through car 2 stop FreedomLift and Shaft. The shaft, doors and profiles were supplied in the ever popular anodised aluminium with maximum amount of glass on both the shaft and the...
Winner of Award For Excellence
THE URBAN Development Institute of Australia (UDIA) announced that the OMNI RESIDENCES BULIMBA was the recent winner of its Medium Density Housing awards. Lift Shop was delighted to be associated with this award winning project with the design and supply of three...
Riverstone Homes
AS A regular supplier to Riverstone Homes, it was only logical that we had one of our lifts installed in their display home in Perth’s Mosman Park. For this prestige showcase, the Freedomlift was the perfect choice for the modern but classy style home. With a large...
Big Travel – No Problem
FOR THIS new home in Brisbane’s Holland Park spanning four levels (+10m travel), a lift was not an indulgence, it was a must. With a focus on minimalist clean lines, the 320kg FreedomLift with adjacent entry suited the floorplan of the luxury home perfectly. Finishes...
Northern Beaches Makeover
A LIFT was a must for the complete makeover of this multi-level home. Working with the clients prior to purchasing the home to confirm suitability and throughout the building stages from thereon, both the sales and installation teams from Lift Shop were heavily...
Sense of Modern Elegance
ELEGANT IS the best way to describe this stunning Sydney Harbour side home with a design focus of the property being modern clean lines. Thus, the owners wanted to ensure that the lift would seamlessly integrate into this concept. Working again with the combined...
Hills District Exclusive Address
LIFT SHOP were once again the supplier of choice for this new luxury home in exclusive Bella Vista. With an emphasis on modern finishes and maximum glass and light, the FreedomLift with 320kg, 1000mm wide x 12500mm deep opposite through car had one painted silver...
Glass Cabin – Masonry Shaft
AS ALWAYS at Lift Shop, we love working with clients to do something different. Normally, people think glass cabin means glass shaft - well, not always. In this instance we provided our 320kg, two speed 0.25m/s FreedomLift with one mirror polished stainless steel...
Palm Beach Perfection
COLLABORATING WITH MPRDG (formerly JPR) and Buildline Constructions again, the design expertise of Lift Shop was called into play to ensure every detail and dimension was factored into for this exquisite holiday home in Sydney's playground of the rich and the famous....
Connells Point
RETROFITTING A three-stop opposite through car FreedomLift into their Connells Point home has provided these homeowners with a new level of convenience-providing access from the garage to rumpus room and entry foyer-but it has also added even more ‘wow’ factor to...
Old Meets New
IN A perfect example of old meets new, this much-loved Yeronga home in Brisbane received a Lift Shop makeover with the installation of a FreedomLift as part of a retrofit project. The project was undertaken with minimal interruption and inconvenience, and required...
Carpark to Modern Family Home
A UNIQUE renovation to convert a four-level carpark into a modern and comfortable family home was given the ultimate, final touch with the addition of a FreedomLift. This new home, in Brisbane's trendy West End, was completed with a customised FreedomLift...
Monochrome Inspiration
TAKING INSPIRATION from modern monochrome tones, this three-stop FreedomLift was customised with sleek black aluminium doors and contrasting, milk white glass. The real impact comes from the highly polished stainless steel cabin and highlights, offset by black...
Bold Design Statement in Lugarno
THE OWNERS of this Lugarno home were keen to make a bold design statement, and they chose a customised FreedomLift to do it. With an anodised aluminium shaft, encased by a wrap around staircase, the glass FreedomLift cabin features a single, striking red aluminium...
At The Touch Of A Button
RAIN, HAIL or shine, the owners of this exquisite Bundeena home enjoy their panoramic water views in style, each time they travel from the garage to their balcony or front door in their FreedomLift. With a stainless steel cabin, premium stone floor and a roof-top over...
When Only The Best Will Do
WHEN A glamorous society couple were putting the finishing touches on their lavish home, Lift Shop was invited to join together two single-level apartments to create a palatial, two-floor penthouse that was perfect for even the most opulent parties. Taking advantage...
Timeless Elegance in Sydney’s East
FEATURING TRADITIONAL stylings typical of Sydney's finest eastern suburbs homes, including leadlight windows, decorative ceilings and centrepiece staircase, this two-level home provided the ideal canvas for a luxury Lift Shop lift. With minimal building works, a...
Retiring With Style
WITH THE help of their Architect son, this lovely couple in Queensland have designed a home that will allow a low maintenance retirement that is welcoming to all, even the grand children. Of course a lift was a necessity to allow easy access to both levels and rather...
Gold Coast Opulence
THE OWNER of this beautiful waterfront property on the Gold Coast's canals was starting to get desperate. The majestic home spanned three levels and there seemed to be an abundance of room where a lift could be fitted into, but every lift company he spoke to told him...
A Queenslander Brought Into The 21st Century
WHEN WE received a call from a family living abroad about modifying their 3 level Queeenslander so they could move back home, we thought, no harm in looking. After inspecting the property, we saw no reason why a lift couldn't be installed going from the lower level...
Rock Solid
THE OWNDERS of this character packed elevated home in Sydney's Eastern suburbs were starting to find that the large number of steps at the front of the property was making access too difficult. But because they loved the home and the location so much, they were...
Red Rocket, We Have Lift Off!
THIS FREEDOMLIFT lifts off to an Ear popping three metres that enables this elderly couple to easily access the top of their home. Clad in composite Aluminium with a striking red colour, this retro fit solution has added a new level of excitement to both their family...
Small Space, Small Budget, Getting Older
OUR (NOW RETIRED) clients love their Adelaide home, they don't want to move. Unfortunately they are not as fit as they used to be and the stairs have become an issue. To make matters even more challenging, they don't have much space or a massive budget. Their...
40 Steps
IS A great way to keep active and healthy, but having an alternative is also pretty good, especially with taking the shopping from the garage, moving luggage, having elderly family visit, etc. Enter ElfoLift and this 3 stop adjacent through car with 1100mm wide x...
High on a Hill
THE ATTENTION to detail in every aspect is obvious in this contemporary new hillside home in Brisbane’s Morningside. Spanning three levels, the owners wanted to have both the convenience of a home elevator whilst also making an eye-catching statement with its...
Harbour Side Sophistication
THIS WATERSIDE property situated in the prestige suburb of McMahons Point has uninterrupted views of the harbour bridge and the Sydney Opera House. However, the home’s interior is just as spectacular as the view! To future proof this wonderful property, the owners...
Contemporary Living At Its Best
THIS PROPERTY situated in Perth’s City Beach is indeed contemporary living at its best. The home has everything a brand new house should have plus much more and has been recognised for its sustainable design by the Builders Choice magazine. To see the article, please...
Paradise Found
SITUATED ON the picturesque Isle of Capri in Surfers Paradise, this brand spanking new luxury home provides all the elegance, convenience and space you could ever want – including of course a lift to travel between all four floors. Catering for optimum design...
Can You Repeat That Please
THS WAS the second time we have installed a lift for the owner of this beautiful new Sydney harbourside property. It was also the sixth time we have worked with the experienced team from Zack Smith Constructions. As always, it is a pleasure and an honour to work with...
Six Floors
THAT'S A lot of stairs!! But not a problem to retrofit and create a shaft at the front of the home to easily accommodate an adjacent through car ElfoLift. Fortunately space was also available so we were able to fit in a nice large cabin size of 1100mm wide x 1400mm...
Home Sweet Home
WITH SOME very minor re-working of an existing staircase, the loungeroom and a spare bedroom, it was very easy to incorporate a lift and glass shaft into this existing home. Travelling between the two floors, the optimum design was an adjacent through car...
Architect’s Own Home
BEING SELECTED for an Architect’s own home is always an honour and we appreciate the consideration given prior to purchasing. Opting for clean modern lines and finishes to match the riverside home’s style, the Elfo lift included the following: anodised aluminium doors...
Form and Function
AS A result of meticulous planning and design, this lovely new home has a flowing floorplan with obvious design flair throughout. Of course, the discreetly placed Elfo only adds to this. Serving two levels and with motorised door opener/closers, getting from floor to...
Queensland Classic
SPANNING THREE levels at the front and another two levels at the rear, this was another outstanding renovation to an old Queenslander by Craft Building Company. The ElfoLift has been designed with an opposite through car layout which also provides an observation...
Fireplace Converted to a Lift and Shaft
WITH GREAT attention to detail, the owner of this Mosman property saw an opportunity to not only use the chimney and fireplace as the perfect location for a lift, but to convert his basement into the ultimate wine cellar. After collaborating with the client, Lift Shop...
The City By The Bay
A NEW four level ElfoLift and glass shaft take pride of place in this stunning new home overlooking the San Francisco Bay. To best suit the floor plan of the palatial home, the cabin has an adjacent through car configuration and also one glass cabin wall to maximise...
Sapphire Towers
IN A new development at Labrador on the Gold Coast, two of the penthouse apartments have been fitted with their own internal home elevators for that extra touch of convenience, sophistication and market appeal. With sweeping views of the Broadwater, both apartments...
Outlook Indeed
PERCHED HIGH on the hill with panoramic views of Brisbane City’s skyline, this brand new multi-level home has been finished with an attention to detail throughout and also includes a practical lift design. The ElfoLift cabin has the optional Bronzo stainless steel...
Lot of Stairs – No Problem
IN THE past, a sloping block of land may have deterred some and resulted in a smaller scale home to minimise the number of stairs. Not so any more - with the growing acceptance and awareness of the home lift market, designers and home owners alike are loving the...
Queensland Delight
ENGAGING THE architectural services of KDW Design the owners wanted to retain the appealing style of their Holland Park home but add the modern convenience of a glass lift going from the drive-in garage to the two floors above. Fortunately the home totally lent...
High on the Hill
IN AN outstanding location in Brisbane’s Highgate Hill, these two side by side homes both spanned 4 levels, including a roof top terrace for each. Providing both easy and luxurious access between all levels, the 1100mm wide x 1400mm deep Elfos were supplied with...
Easy Elfo Retrofit
FOR THIS well loved home that has been modified and improved over the years, the next logical enhancement was the addition of a lift. For this project, a 350kg Elfolift with the following finishes was selected: stunning polished stainless steel trims/handrail and...
Timeless Design
THIS BEAUTIFUL property had no expense spared to create this luxurious home in Brisbane’s riverside Indooroopilly. The owners ensured every inclusion or design choice was sustainable for now and the future, including our Italian swing door ElfoLift. After close...
Design Excellence
THIS COOGEE (WA) based husband and wife builder team have seen many projects and for this their retirement home, they wanted to incorporate all the best features they had seen through their many years in the construction industry. To accommodate the large extended...
Adjacent to Suit
FOR THIS Bellevue Hill property, a three level lift with access from two sides was required. As the shaft size was determined by the available space in the home design, the need for size to suit was critical. In this case a car size of 1150mm wide x 940mm deep with...
Watch This Space
WATCH THIS space, see what we can do for a standout but integrated ElfoLift installation. When you are designing or renovating to create the home of your dreams – talk to one of our experienced sales and design consultants – we have a huge amount of experience to...
Golden Beach
For this new build on the Sunshine Coast, the client wanted to future proof it so it was access was easy in the later years - in order to guarantee this, our E1 elevator was designed in. The lift was installed into a shaft by the builder, which was fitted with black...
Three’s a crowd? Not in this case!
THIS BEACHSIDE property located in Maroochydore with superb ocean views was developed with three separate homes. After working closely with the clients, Lift Shop provided an Elfo Lift for each property. The main house at the front of the block was the standout for...
One of a Kind
THIS LUXURIOUS home located in Sanctuary Cove has had no expense spared. To complete this high end vision, the owners wanted a lift to service the different levels of this home. After close consultation with the owners Lift Shop supplied a 3 stop 300kg ElfoLift. The...
The luck of the Irish
WHEN OUR imaginative client said he wanted to renovate his home to reflect a style of décor from his original Ireland, he wanted a product that could be easily adapted and customised to achieve this. Once he started talking to our sales and design team based in...
Osborne House circa 1845
THIS VICTORIAN Regency townhouse located in Sydney’s The Rocks underwent a major restoration and renovation during 2013. Due to its heritage listed façade and carriageway, the works undertaken needed to be in keeping and sympathetic to the original features of the...
Harbour Vista
LIFT SHOP and the experienced architecture and design team from Xpace, the owners and builder worked together on this magnificent Eastern Suburbs property with views over the Harbour all the way to the Bridge. The overall brief for the lift was simple - functional (to...
City Beach
OUR EVER popular finishes of Similinox skinplate walls with polished stainless steel profiles continues to be the go to selection for discerning homeowners wanting a sophisticated and stylish appearance for their lift. In this new home in Perth’s City Beach, these...
Canal Living
FOR THIS opulent new home on the Gold Coast, the owners wanted their ElfoLift to be a standout feature as well as providing practical access to all three levels. From the landings, a stone surround was provided to frame the powdercoated black doors with etched neutral...
Riverside Haven
SITTING ON a large sloping block of riverside land in Brisbane’s Kenmore, the home design matched the contours of the land and as such, several levels were created. To future proof the home to accommodate these levels, the Italian lift of choice, the ElfoLift was...
Dull, Never !!
THE ARCHITECT owner’s vision for this factory conversion in Melbourne’s Carlton was colourful to say the least. Whilst keeping many of the original simple factory lines, the void inside the centrally located stairwell accessing 4 levels was also the perfect location...
Lucky 13
IN THIS prestigious new townhouse development in Eaglemont, Lift Shop supplied 13 ElfoLift’s. Specifications were: 300kg load capacity, 0.3m/s speed, 1000mm wide x 1240mm deep cabins, single opening (one was adjacent entry), standard 2100mm cabin height with white...
Piece of Luxury in Darling Point
ALTHOUGH THERE was only a very small available space in this existing home, high end quality was of critical importance for the owners of this property and that’s exactly what they achieved. Keeping these needs in mind, Lift Shop supplied an ElfoLift that proved that...
The Hills
NO DESIGN elements were missed in this new build with every detail of this house striving for luxury and perfection. The owners of this property were after a lift that would meet these needs while providing a practical access solution. Working closely with both the...
Prime Sydney Location
FOR THIS property situated in the exclusive suburb of Mosman, Architect Susan Rothwell was after a through car lift that would travel 5 floors whilst meeting the client’s design needs. After close collaboration between all parties Lift Shop provided a 1050mm wide x...
Seamless Retrofit
WHEN YOU are thinking of moving because of the stairs – talk to us first, you will be surprised at how affordable a lift is compared to the alternative relocation costs and lifestyle changes. To view the drawings for this lift please click here [EVgallery...
Start to Finish
WATCH THE progress from the beginning all the way through to the end for the preparation and installation of a 3 stop single entry Elfo into an existing home. Our experienced teams in both sales/design and installations/operations are happy to provide guidance all the...
Deluxe Custom Elfo
THE COLLABORATION again between Lift Shop and Belle Design Group resulted in a classic styled modern inclusion to this beautiful Eastern Suburbs property. To allow for maximum custom finishing, we supplied a basic 1120mm wide x 1150mm deep Elfo cabin with running gear...
Krslovic Display – Homeworld
KRSLOVIC HOMES was one of the many high end builders to establish a new display home at the latest Homeworld Exhibition Village at Kellyville. Understanding the growing trend that home lifts has become, Krslovic Homes felt that it was essential that their new display...
The Wow Factor
WITH A focus on modern seamless lines, the inclusion of the ElfoLift and frameless glass shaft provides a stunning WOW FACTOR to this new home in Sydney. To view the drawings for this lift please click here
Perfect Harmony
THE PRACTICAL design of this new home in Sydney's Eastern Suburbs included a centrally located lift with wrap around timber staircase. To match the decor of the home, white aluminium landing doors with milk glass were chosen as a perfect match. Keeping with the...
Basic Black and White
IN ANOTHER stunning Pittwater setting, Lift Shop's ElfoLift has been dressed for success. The initial welcoming impact - high gloss black steel doors with panoramic glass panels. Inside the car - white timber panelling to match the walls of the home, profiles clad in...
Metricon Masterbuilder
WHEN METRICON Builders went looking for the perfect lift for a brand new residence in Sydney's North Shore/Lane Cove region they stopped when they found our ElfoLift. With an architectural emphasis on clean modern lines, including a one glass sided shaft wall with...
The Hive Graffiti Apartments
AS FEATURED on Better Homes and Gardens. The team at Lift Shop were excited to be involved in this unique design project, dubbed “The Hive Graffiti Apartments”. This project is the first in a series of Hip Hop buildings designed by ITN Architects in conjunction with...
Penthouse Panorama
WHEN LIFT SHOP was approached to design a lift for this Melbourne apartment, we jumped at the opportunity to contribute to this impressive home. With floor to ceiling windows overlooking the ocean this residence is clearly in a league of its own and presented Lift...
City Sanctuary
THIS CLASSY yet welcoming property proved to be the perfect setting for one of our popular Elfo lifts. The design of this lift stayed true to the simple and elegant design of the 3 story property which boasts impressive views of Parramatta River. With a custom...
Truly Unique ElfoLift
THE OWNERS of this Lugarno home set out to ensure their newly retrofitted ElfoLift was one of a kind. Customising almost every aspect of their new lift, the finished product features white powder coated steels shaft and landing doors, and a rear glass wall to provide...
A Vision in White
THE USE of crisp white paint, timber accents and tiled floors have created a perfect palette for this new home's ElfoLift. With four-stops and an opposite through car, the lift features a solid door on all levels, except for the main living area where an anodised...
Hidden Elegance
ELEGANTLY DESGUISED within the crisp white walls of this classic Toorak home is a three-stop ElfoLift, but you might never know it's there. The adjacent through-car model features plain steel doors clad in timber veneer and handles that blend in perfectly with the...
Fresh and Modern in Brisbane
FRESH AND modern meets true sophistication with the installation of a three-stop ElfoLift in this contemporary New Farm, Brisbane, home. With a single opening and powdercoated steel doors, this eye-catching ElfoLift installation features clear panoramic glass,...
Spacious and Contemporary ElfoLift
THE USE of beautiful natural stone, mirrored walls and ceiling lights were cleverly combined to create a simply stunning, customised ElfoLift to suit this spacious and contemporary entertainer's home. This three-stop, single entry ElfoLift feautres anodised alumimium...
The Ultimate in Customised Lift Styling
PERHAPS ONE of Lift Shop’s most unique residential installations, this three-stop, adjacent through-car ElfoLift represents the ultimate in customised lift styling. Designed to a very specific customer brief, the cabin doors were designed to look just like an...
