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How to install a lift with no pit ?

How to install a lift with no pit ?

How to Install a Lift with no Pit? EVEN THOUGH our lifts have a very minimal pit (from as small as 100mm), it is not always possible to create this when installing into an existing building. As the lift is often being included to provide either wheelchair access or at...
Options to weather protect an outdoor lift

Options to weather protect an outdoor lift

Options to Weather Protect an Outdoor Lift HAVING AN outdoors lift can be a great design feature, but, the weather should always be considered. As the direction of the wind and rain can change, we always recommend having as much weather protection as possible. This is...
How small can a lift be ?

How small can a lift be ?

How to make use of space THE ADVANTAGE of our size to suit technology is the ability to fit into almost any space available. Working in very small size increments, we have often designed tiny elevators that still provide the convenience and added luxury  offered by...
When only the best will do

When only the best will do

When only the best will do CONVENIENT ACCESS from a home lift ✔ But why stop there, see some classic ideas to take the lift design to the next...
How to design a lift with attention to detail ?

How to design a lift with attention to detail ?

[vc_row][vc_column width=”5/6″][vc_column_text]ATTACHED IS the computer modelling of a recent custom job.  Modelling is done on all jobs, to make sure they will work and fit. Even though the top of the roof of the lift cabin is an unseen zone, our...
Machine Equipment/Room Options

Machine Equipment/Room Options

Machine Equipment/Room Options WHILST MOST of the lift equipment is contained within the shaft, there are also some components located outside it. For hydraulic lifts (E1 and E2), there is a hydraulic tank unit as well as a wall mounted electrical/controller cabinet...
Penthouse Series

Penthouse Series

Penthouse Series ON SEVERAL occasions we have retro-fitted our lifts (usually with glass shafts) into penthouse apartments. Apart from the installation itself, this has also involved working with engineers and builders regarding feasibility, delivery to site...
How a lift is manufactured

How a lift is manufactured

How a Lift is Manufactured TO ENSURE that we continue to deliver only the highest quality lifts,  our Italian supplier EP only uses components from the best providers. See the below video of the manufacturing plant for our hinged steel doors and steel ...
Flush Mount Phones

Flush Mount Phones

Flush Mount Phones OUR EXCLUSIVE flush mounted push button phones continue to be a highly desired option as an alternative to regular wall mounted phone handsets. We introduced the flush phones in response to repeated requests by clients and Architects looking for an...
Black Shafts

Black Shafts

Black Shafts ALTHOUGH NATURAL anodised aluminium has been the shaft colour of choice for many years, we are now seeing a trend towards black powdercoated aluminium and also steel. And it’s easy to see why – the slick gloss finish with cladding in either clear, frosted...
How to stabilise a lift shaft ?

How to stabilise a lift shaft ?

How to Stabilise a Lift Shaft? OUR STEEL and aluminium shafts are designed to carry the whole load of the lift and do not transfer any forces externally. However, for stability, we need to have secure fixations every 3 metres and also at the top of the shaft. In some...
Building a Lift Shaft Now and Installing the Lift Later

Building a Lift Shaft Now and Installing the Lift Later

Self Supporting Shaft Structure WITH OUR E1 and E2 range, we can supply the steel structural shaft components without any cladding. This assists in construction by removing the need to build a load-bearing shaft,  Once we have constructed our structure, your builder...
SCEGGS Darlinghurst

SCEGGS Darlinghurst

SCEGGS Darlinghurst A FINAL touch to a major renovation of one of Sydney’s leading Independent Girls Schools was the provision of limited mobility access. The perfect solution that provided access and complimented the building décor was the ever popular P2 platform...
Whitlam Institute, UWS

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, we supplied one of our standard...
Chapel Street Precinct

Chapel Street Precinct

Chapel Street Precinct LOCATED IN the heart of Melbourne’s shopping, dining and entertainment precinct, Lift Shop’s held in stock P2 platform unit was the perfect fix to provide access for the 2metre travel distance between the two floors of this lovely heritage style...
Adjacent Through Car Access

Adjacent Through Car Access

Adjacent Through Car Access SOMETIMES THE  usual opposite through car access is not suitable, as was the case at this Primary School. The solution therefore was to have one of P2 platforms with an adjacent through car access. It still has the same regular qualities of...
2m Travel

2m Travel

ALTHOUGH THE P2 is commonly installed into public situations, it is also a suitable and economical design for private homes too. In this instance, our lovely customer on the Central Coast was struggling with the stairs and was considering moving home. The owner and...
Another Happy Customer

Another Happy Customer

IN CENTRAL west New South Wales town of Mudgee, the Mid-Western Recycling Waste Facility needed to provide access between levels for one of its dedicated staff – once again the held in stock P2 was the perfect quick fix. A picture tells a thousand words. Google Rating...
Cronulla Golf Club

Cronulla Golf Club

FOR THE refurbishment of this local private Golf Club, the need to provide access from the foyer up to the main lounge area was essential. Sitting on a suspended slab, our Sales and Design team worked with the builder and engineer to ensure that all necessary...
Classic Melbourne Office – Access Done

Classic Melbourne Office – Access Done

A CLASSIC turn of the century office building in the heart of Melbourne’s CBD was recently renovated, but to make the job complete, disabled access from the street up to the first floor reception area was needed. However, the designers looking after the project...
Hogs Breath Cafe

Hogs Breath Cafe

  LOCATED IN the heart of Petrie Terrace’s shopping district, our P2 provides easy access into the popular Hogs Breath Cafe. Google Rating 5.0Based on 2639 reviews Lift Shop Sydney 5.0review us onSee all reviews×Charles Chen1711597106Thanks Kristain for...
Balga Aquatic Centre

Balga Aquatic Centre

WORKING HARD in the gym doesn’t have to include being hard to get there – especially when Lift Shop’s P2 platform lift is available to travel from the pool area down into the gym. Also, visitors and management have commented on how well the simple...
No Pit – No Problem

No Pit – No Problem

[vc_row][vc_column width=”5/6″][vc_column_text]DUE TO existing concrete slabs already being in place, the fit out to a Bookworld retail outlet in Melbourne’s South Wharf needed a disabled access product that could accommodate this. Our experienced...
Historic Regatta Hotel

Historic Regatta Hotel

[vc_row][vc_column width=”5/6″][vc_column_text]FOLLOWING THE damage caused by the 2011 Brisbane floods, the historic Regatta Hotel in Toowong recently underwent a complete renovation and upgrade. To provide convenience and easy access from the rear car...
P2 Helps You

P2 Helps You

[vc_row][vc_column width=”5/6″][vc_column_text]THE P2 Platform manufactured in Italy is convenient when requiring a machine to lift a wheelchair two vertical metres. It looks good with its anodised aluminium and glass cabin perched on top of a scissor...
Street Access

Street Access

Street Access TO ACCOMMODATE the slight height difference between levels at the front of this new apartment complex in Maribyrnong, our held in stock P1 platform lift was the perfect choice. Capable of maximum 1m of travel, the P1 does not require a pit, includes a...
Capital Job

Capital Job

Capital Job DEMAND FOR our popular P1 extends everywhere, including the nation’s capital ACT. In this instance, the Architect had a preference for the outside located limited mobility access platform to match the colour scheme of the unit development, especially the...
Commonwealth Law Courts

Commonwealth Law Courts

Commonwealth Law Courts LIFT SHOP’S client base is diverse and also extends to all levels of Government, including the Law Courts in Victorian Dandenong. With travel from floor to floor being just  under 1m, our free-standing P1 was the perfect access choice....
Royal Naval House

Royal Naval House

Royal Naval House BRINGING THE old and the new together, Lift Shop was once again the supplier of choice for the upgrade of this landmark historic heritage building in the Rocks. When it was constructed in 1890, stairs were commonplace and manual access between...
Samsung Experience

Samsung Experience

Samsung Experience WITH THE opening of the first Samsung Experience store in George Street, Sydney, particular attention was given to all of the fitout components, including the look, feel and operation of the disabled access platform lift. As a repeat customer,...
Historic Post Office

Historic Post Office

Historic Post Office DURING THE refurbishment of the historic General Post Office in Forrest Place, Perth the owners wanted to stay true to the 90 year old appearance of the striking sandstone building. With the 21st century surrounding the proud old building from all...
David Jones Repeat Customer

David Jones Repeat Customer

David Jones Repeat Customer LIFT SHOP was delighted to once again be selected by Australia’s oldest department store (see previous showcase article – David Jones Flagship Store). As before, Lift Shop delivered and installed a P1 platform lift custom...
David Jones Flagship Store

David Jones Flagship Store

David Jones Flagship Store THERE’S NO other like our P1 lift When Australia’s oldest department store required a new platform lift for its iconic Sydney city store, Lift Shop delivered and installed a P1 platform lift. The installation process was a simple...
Surfers Paradise

Surfers Paradise

Surfers Paradise TO ENSURE residents and guests had access to all levels of the recreation area of this popular Surfers Paradise Resort, the building management decided to put in TWO of our P1 platform lifts. They were excited that we could offer a product that was...
One 50 Public House Tavern

One 50 Public House Tavern

One 50 Public House Tavern WHEN THE popular Bundall waterfront property known as Surfers Rowers was recently transformed into a New York City inspired restaurant, lounge bar and function centre – we were right there with them. Providing a 400kg 2 level FreedomLift for...
Bourke Bowling Club

Bourke Bowling Club

Bourke Bowling CLub INCLUSION OF a FreedomLift and shaft into the renovations at the Bourke Bowling Club involved our Sydney team for sales and site inspection and our Melbourne team for the installation – just one of the many benefits of dealing with a national...
Waverley Netball Centre

Waverley Netball Centre

Waverley Netball Centre THIS FIRST class indoor netball facility Waverley Netball opened in 1994 but by 2008 it was time for a major overhaul. To best suit the building layout, an adjacent through car FreedomLift, complete with an aluminium shaft was the perfect...
Top of the Class

Top of the Class

Top of the Class OVER A period of eighteen months, Lift Shop supplied two limited mobility access FreedomLifts lifts at the Donvale Christian College. For the first one, we supplied lift only and the builders constructed their own glass shaft. For the second one,...
The Cheesecake Shop

The Cheesecake Shop

The Cheesecake Shop WHEN THE head office of the Cheesecake Shop was redesigned recently, we worked closely with the design and construction teams from Project Tourism International and VantageCorp. The magnificent access solution comprised our 400kg FreedomLift with...
Eureka – Bridge Hotel Ballarat

Eureka – Bridge Hotel Ballarat

Eureka – Bridge Hotel Ballarat LIFT SHOP struck gold when we installed our Maxi FreedomLift with anodised aluminium and glass shaft into the recently refurbished Bridge Hotel. As well as now having a 400kg limited mobility access lift between floors, the...
Striking Grand Entrance

Striking Grand Entrance

Striking Grand Entrance HOW DO you create a grand entrance for an ice-skating rink reception centre? It’s easy – by installing a striking, panoramic glass FreedomLift and shaft, just like this two-stop, customised model. As the foyer centerpiece, the...
Hinterland Art Gallery

Hinterland Art Gallery

AT THE recent opening of the Stanthorpe Art Gallery in Queensland’s hinterland, the owners did not have anything but praise for our wonderful Queensland sales and installation team. “JJ was super professional and he won the hearts of everybody he had to...
Double Bay Double Storey

Double Bay Double Storey

WOLLAHRA MUNICIPAL Council engaged Lift Shop to overcome an access problem for one of their buildings in Double Bay. Without any spare space inside the building, the only option was on the outside of the building. With restricted space available, our FreedomLift and...
Amity at Greenacre

Amity at Greenacre

LIFT SHOP was delighted to partner with Bupa Care Services for a second time when they upgraded the access provisions for their elderly residents at the Amity At Greenacre facility. Located in an outside location and easily connecting the lower level to the middle...
19th Hole

19th Hole

OR THE Liverpool Golf Club as it is also known. Since the addition of our FreedomLift and glass shaft, Club patrons are enjoying the easy access to the upstairs function rooms of the Club. With an ever popular anodised aluminium and milk glass theme, the lift and...
Arcade Attraction

Arcade Attraction

ALREADY A stunning shopping arcade in the Northern Tablelands town of Armidale, the only thing missing was lift access to the upper level. With a distinct style of rich timbers, pattern tiled flooring and decorative wrought iron features – not just any lift was...
Port Adelaide

Port Adelaide

FOR THE fit out of this new Marine dealership, Lift Shop supplied our BCA compliant FreedomLift and Shaft. Meeting the necessary requirements of 0.15m/s speed and 400kg load capacity and car operating panels on both sides of the lift. Google Rating 5.0Based on 2639...
Double Feature

Double Feature

Double Feature ONE OF our first installations in Melbourne was a limited mobility access Elfo at the Sun Theatre in Yarraville (2006). Fast forward to the present and due to an increased need for access at the front of the theatre, once again the Elfo was selected by...
DECJUBA

DECJUBA

DECJUBA ONLY FITTING that the new Head Office for this leading brand Decjuba which “provides effortless, edgy fashion that empowers women with confidence” should also have a stunning black ElfoLift and glass shaft. Providing ease of access between the two floors for...
Albert Park Yacht Club

Albert Park Yacht Club

AS THE first step in the planned overall renovation of the beautifully located Albert Park Yacht Club, it was logical that adequate access between the three floors be one of the major considerations. Easy – all that was required was the removal of an existing older...
Kingston Butter Factory Community Arts Centre

Kingston Butter Factory Community Arts Centre

DURING 2011 when plans for the old Kingston Butter Factory  were being developed, it was only natural that limited mobility access between the two levels were also included. Fast forward to the Community Arts Centre and Museum that it has become and our ElfoLift and...
National Strength

National Strength

CANBERRA ARCHITECT+ Perth Builder + Perth/Sydney Sales + Melbourne Installations – another successful collaboration from all around Australia. In this case it was for the new Perth headquarters of the National Disability Insurance Scheme. Spanning two levels, the Elfo...
Armani

Armani

LIKE ALL successful brands, Armani places huge importance on style consistency, including the fitout of showrooms. So when the new showroom in the Grand Hyatt, Collins Street, Melbourne was being planned, an essential requirement was that the limited mobility access...
Rosalie Medical Centre

Rosalie Medical Centre

POSALIE MEDICAL centre, located on the top floor of a Queenslander needed a solution that would enable patients and staff to have easy access. For this project we supplied a compliant 350kg 1100 x 1400mm ElfoLift, which was fitted with simlionox walls, brushed...
Heritage Health

Heritage Health

HERITAGE HEALTH, located in a stunning heritage building needed a simple access solution for their staff and patients. Lift Shop provided a compliant 350kg 1100 x 1400mm single entry ElfoLift, which was fitted into to our cost effective bones only shaft.  The finishes...
Logan City Council Depot

Logan City Council Depot

PROVISION OF limited mobility access for the new Logan City Council depot at Marsden was simple. Adjacent through car ElfoLift with Similinox skinplate walls and polished stainless steel profiles and practical and striking polished stainless steel checkerplate...
Maximum Skating

Maximum Skating

ANOTHER EXCITING project for Lift Shop was the provision of limited mobility access for Sydney’s South West premier roller skating entertainment destination Maximum Skating. For this installation, the 350kg, 0.15m/s ElfoLift with cabin size of 1100mm wide x 1400mm...
POCO – Super Home Market

POCO – Super Home Market

LIFT SHOP was the supplier of choice when POCO launched in Australia with the opening of its 6,000 sqm super store at Blacktown. For this project we supplied our ElfoLift with standard finishes and bones only galvanised steel structure. The lift was also fitted with 2...
Zoom Zoom!!

Zoom Zoom!!

TO MATCH Mazda’s clean modern image, Lift Shop was the perfect supplier to provide a limited mobility access lift for their new state of the art showroom in Hornsby. The ideal choice for this was the ElfoLift. In keeping with the showroom’s colour scheme the lift...
A Vibrant Access Solution

A Vibrant Access Solution

THIS SOUTHERN Highlands School was a fantastic example of a retrofit with our BCA compliant ElfoLift with an 1100mm wide x 1400mm deep cabin. The striking blue RAL doors and shaft definitely made an impact and matched the colour scheme of the surrounding areas. As...
NSW North Coast

NSW North Coast

UP AND down the coast, our lifts continue to be in demand. As such, when the owners of the Yamba Aston Motel were doing a recent renovation to provide disabled access for their guests, they stopped looking once they started talking to the experienced team at Lift...
Lift Shop & Steel Bar & Grill – Smooth Sleek Sexy!

Lift Shop & Steel Bar & Grill – Smooth Sleek Sexy!

STEEL IS the latest innovative and exciting project from renowned designer Michael McCann and the team behind Pony in The Rocks, which includes executive chef, Damien Heads. The restaurant and bar is unique to Sydney, offering a concept similar to the funky...
The Grange

The Grange

THE GRANGE at Berry prides itself on being a boutique over 55’s village which offers its residents luxury living in picturesque Berry. When the time came to look at installing a lift in one of their main buildings they turned to Lift Shop. The main concern was...
On Trend in Willoughby

On Trend in Willoughby

IN KEEPING with the very “on trend” contemporary, industrial look where old meets new in a perfect fusion, a small complex in Sydney’s Willoughby installed a two-stop ElfoLift with opposite through car, to provide the accessibility the owners needed,...
ElfoLift is perfectly suited

ElfoLift is perfectly suited

AS A critical part of refurbishments to the Riverwood Community Centre, the addition of an ElfoLift has provided much needed accessibility to patrons with limited mobility. Lift Shop was the perfect solution for the centre, particularly because no provision had been...
Queensland Learning Centre

Queensland Learning Centre

RIGHT IN the heart of the popular West End in Brisbane CBD, a new learning centre has been established. As the building is spread over two levels, the Centre felt it important that access be available for both floors. The perfect solution was our BCA compliant Elfo...
Ronald McDonald House – Randwick

Ronald McDonald House – Randwick

IF YOU ever wondered where the change that you leave in the box at McDonalds goes, – now you know. Ronald McDonald House had an old lift within it, its been serving our community for years. The old platform had ceased to function and a limited space was...
Sydney Ferries – It Floats

Sydney Ferries – It Floats

IN JANUARY 2006 a ferry crashed into Wharf 2 at Australia’s busiest harbour – Circular Quay. Nobody was hurt but thousands were inconvenienced the boat was damaged and the wharf destroyed. Sydney Ferries were required to rebuild the floating wharf and...
Paspaley Pearls and a Unique Experience

Paspaley Pearls and a Unique Experience

A GRAND location inside Melbournes Grand Hyatts’ – the exclusive and magnificent Paspaley Pearls Boutique. This is not just a regular lift. Clients of Paspaley enjoy life with style and finer experiences.  A natural fit with Lift Shops Italian Elfo.  Visit...
Office Upgrade

Office Upgrade

TO MEET compliance requirements, an upgrade to an existing 3 level office building in Brisbane’s Stone Corner also required a disabled access lift. The ElfoLift 2 was the perfect choice, especially as the minimal pit of only 150mm made the preparation work in the...
Ermenegildo Zegna

Ermenegildo Zegna

PARTNERING WITH the team from Perry Fung Architects again, we were delighted to be the lift supplier for the Italian luxury fashion house of Ermenegildo Zegna in their new Collins Street, Melbourne store. The perfect Italian product for this high end fashion brand –...
Cartier

Cartier

LIFT SHOP was delighted to again be associated with a high end well recognised luxury brand, this time in the new Brisbane Cartier store . To ensure consistency with the corporate colour scheme, the ElfoLift 2 has been fitted out in Inox Bronzo from our Stainless...
Beach House

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...
Mooloolaba Esplanade

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...
Help Enterprises

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

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

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...