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ElfoLift is Red Hot!
PROVING IT'S possible to create a lift that is as individual as you are, the owners of a contemporary Queensland home installed an ElfoLift like no other, and one that is a definite stand-out design feature of the three-level home. With a painted red shaft, brushed...
Demanding the Best
NO EXPENSE was spared when it came to the fixtures and finishes for this Melbourne new build, from benchtops and flooring to light fittings and a Lift Shop lift. Adding to the grandeur of this four-level formal home, an ElfoLift elegantly completes the fit-out with a...
Mediterranean Living in Sydney’s South
A LOVE of their Greek heritage inspired the owners of a two-level apartment to recreate Mediterranean island life right at home in Sydney. Requiring private, secure access to their apartment from the lower, commercial level of the building, Lift Shop's ElfoLift was...
Lift With a View
THE ARCHITECTS behind this brand new Sydney home created a distinctive facade with ElfoLift as the star. Servicing three levels of the house over nearly 11 metres, this customized ElfoLift is encased in a glass shaft, which sits as a striking design feature and...
ElfoLift Transforms Into Stunning Design Feature
TOTAL STYLE and sophistication was the brief for this new home, designed by SJB Architects. After experiencing the impressive performance of the ElfoLift in their coastal holiday home, the owners weren't going to settle for anything less than Lift Shop for their new...
Elfolift Goes French Provincial
CHOSEN FOR this new build project by the highly-regarded ROTHWELL ARCHITECTS for its unlimited customisation capabilities, Lift Shop's ElfoLift delivers absolute convenience while complementing the classic French provincial style of this impressive four-level home....
YabbaDabbaDoo
Just like Fred Flinstone loves the beauty and texture of sandstone, so too did the owners of this beautiful new home in Sydney's inner west. They wanted to be able to look through the glass landing doors and make the inside of the shaft a feature rather than just a...
Roof Top BBQ – Life with Style
The property developer at Port Melbourne liked our ElfoLift so much, he bought 8 of them. The homes that he developed were tall and narrow in a premium location. Each home is 5 stories high, and on the roof, a spa bath and the all important BBQ. A five story house is...
Four Floor House – I can’t live there!….. Yes you can
THANKS TO very clever thinking by one of Australia's leading quality builders, Seidler Homes, a Melbourne luxury home specialist, Lifts were incorporated into this wonderful development on Beach St at Port Melbourne. Overlooking the bay, these homes are truly...
Terrace Lift – Paddington Sydney
WHEN A property is only 5.5m wide and 12 meters tall with lots of steep stairs, a skinny and quiet lift was required. The client selected the Elfo with a custom 850 (w) x 1200 (d) cabin which fitted nicely into a shaft that is only 1000mm wide. The clients are in the...
Famous writer, Colleen McCullough and Norfolk Island
MRS MCCULLOUGH needs reliability and quality, it is why she carefully considered all lift companies before selecting us. The remote location of her home meant that a solid, reliable machine is required. Budget was not the consideration in this important project. Now...
Northbridge, Sydney
AT 10.5M above the garage level, this house effectively has its living space and kitchen almost 5 floors up. Nobody would want to carry groceries that far. Whilst the house is on a steep site, the 3 level lift makes it effectively one single space without stairway...
Bellevue Hill, Sydney
THIS ELEVATED site in one of Sydneys most prestigious streets, was the perfect opportunity to implement what is often thought of as a crazy idea. A long tunnel under the garden, leads to a 2 level right angle through car lift. This retrofit lift forms a private and...
Sophisticated Solution
THIS STATELY terrace home in Albert Park has been lovingly updated and modernised over the years whilst still keeping its original charm. The only thing lacking however has been easier access between the two main levels of the home. Fortunately the rear of the home...
Hamptons on Goldie
WITH A meticulous attention to detail, the level of thought and planning to every aspect of this beautiful home on Main Beach makes it stand out from the crowd. With a Hamptons flavoured influence throughout the home, the end result is nothing short of stunning and...
Convenience Plus
A NEW 3 level luxury home in the Brisbane riverside suburb of Bulimba was designed for both beauty and practicality. To meet this brief, it was only natural that a 350kg ElfoLift 2 was included. The finishes selected were two piece brushed stainless steel landing and...
Life with STYLE !!
IN THIS recent installation in LA’s Beverly Hills, our Elfo 2 sat loud and proud amidst what can only be called OPULENCE 9 bedrooms, 13 baths, 2 offices, 2 guest houses, covered upper and lower living room loggias and 8 car garage. (Approximately 1,546sqm in total). ...
Riverside Tranquility
For this riverside home located in Queensland’s Indooroopilly, Lift Shop installed a three level E2 and powdercoated steel and glass shaft. With a colour scheme selection to blend in beautifully with the existing picturesque house, the end result has been practical,...
Raven Hood Court
THE CONVERSION of this heritage building on Sydney’s lower north shore into two apartments proved to be a unique project. After close collaboration with the architect and builder, Lift Shop provided a 3 stop Elfo 2 and bones only shaft with fire rated landing doors....
Design Flexibility
WHEN THE new owners purchased this property in Sydney’s Dover Heights, a lift shaft had already been constructed by previous owners. They therefore needed a flexible lift option that would be suitable for this shaft. Although our full range was considered – all our...
Look at Me
A MAIN focus in the construction of this new 4 level home in Sydney’s Dover Heights was the centrally located frameless glass shaft and lift. Working very closely with our sales and installations teams to get precision measurements, the end result was a stunning...
Just What The Doctor Ordered
IN THIS riverside property, the owner doctor wanted to modify his house to allow dual family living with minimum of fuss. The solution was the ever popular Elfo 2 with an opposite through car layout in our “bones only” structural steel shaft. This shaft allowed for...
Repeat Builder
WITH A track record of 4 lifts already installed for this builder, he didn’t need to look any further when it came to the renovation of this heritage listed terrace in Balmain. A dominant theme of black and white in the home was also carried through to the lift car...
Exclusive Quality Development by CKP Constructions
WHEN LIFTSHOP was approached at the very beginning of the design stage for a proposed development being planned at the top of a hill in Bulimba/Balmoral, it was clear that there were many access issues to be accommodated. Working with the designers, developers and...
Teneriffe
WITH VISION and passion, the developer saw a blank canvas in this unassuming older style sawtooth roof factory in the riverside suburb of Teneriffe. Retaining the original shell of the building, the inside has been transformed into a series of modern well designed...
Could Not Do Without
FOR A project of this magnitude, care and attention to detail was paramount. As such, it was not surprising that it took 3 years from first discussions till starting on site for the installation of this 5 stop Supermec and glass shaft. Located in a beautiful Sydney...
Coastal Curl Curl
IN THIS builder’s own dream beach property, no expense was spared to create the ideal spacious home that the whole family could enjoy. Being in the construction industry, the builder could appreciate the logic of putting in the best inclusions now for the ongoing...
Perfection
AFTER HAVING already had a Supermec installed in their beachside property, it was a no brainer to do the same again in the owners new harbour view property. Spanning three levels, the 1200mm wide x 1200mm deep cabin with high 2150mm ceiling was fitted with 2 glass...
Beverly Hills
WITH ABSOLUTELY no compromise on the finishes or selections for this palatial new home in LA’s Beverly Hills, it was only fitting that our award winning Supermec would be the lift of choice. With a focus on clean modern lines, the Supermec was fitted out with an...
Old and New in the Valley
DUE TO a heritage listing on the original workers cottage, the renovations and extensions to this property in Brisbane’s Fortitude Valley provided a great opportunity to combine the old with the new. With the new floor plan adding several floors, the need for a lift...
Beachside Bliss
SITTING OPPOSITE the jewel of Sydney’s Northern Beaches, a modest home renovation ended up being an almost complete rebuild and as the plans evolved, so too did the vision to include a state of the art lift to service all three levels of the home. For this location,...
Supermec in Award Winning Kirribilli Project
ALVARO BROTHERS were recognised for the quality of construction at the 2011 Master Builders Association NSW Excellence in Housing Awards for this prestigious project in Kirribilli. Lift Shop was delighted that once again Luigi Roselli Architect had specified Lift Shop...
Something For The Whole Family
FOR THIS new 3 level bayside home in Queensland’s Cleveland, our clients wanted only the best and could appreciate the quality being provided by our machine room less traction driven Supermec. To best suit the floorplan, an opposite through car design was selected....
Glass Act
PLANNING FOR this beachside home on the NSW Central Coast left no detail to chance, including a frameless glass lift shaft and car. With an eye for detail and only wanting the very best, our traction drive Supermec was the perfect choice (the owner was so impressed he...
Builders Own Display Home
THE BUILDER of this stunning new home in Southern Sydney wanted his own home to serve also as a display to potential clients - this is what you'll get if I'm you're builder!! Having looked at several alternative lift suppliers, he knew what he was looking for and...
Hawkesbury Hideaway
WITH THE beautiful Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park acting as the backyard for this impressive home, the setting for this lift was one many would only dream of. Found in the tranquil Hawkesbury suburb of Cottage Point, the owners of this home have done a remarkable job...
Understated Glamour
ACCENTUATING THE xxxx Consulate's sense of understated glamour, the installation of a four-stop Supermec, plus four-stop dumbwaiter, added the final touches to its updated Toorak premises. Featuring polished stainless steel and reflective, smoked glass for the landing...
A Sense of Light and Space
CREATING A sense of light and space was key in the design of these high-spec Williamstown duplexes, and it was only achieved with the addition of a luxury Supermec in each dwelling. Minimalist in style, but rich in features, each Supermec features polished stainless...
Beachside Brighton
SLEEK AND sophisticated living with the installation of a Supermec lift in this luxury Brighton beach house. Featuring a striking glass shaft wall on the main living level, along with brushed stainless steel cabin and doors, half-height cabin mirror and black studded...
Sovereign Island
THE OWNERS of this stunning, canal-side home wanted a completely customised look for their luxury Supermec installation. Opening to stone reveals at each of it's three-stops, the high-spec lift cabin was given a truly individual look with custom wallpaper, a...
Main Beach
AS PART of an extensive refurbishment project, this private four level home was transformed into a luxury residence with the addition of a customised Supermec lift. Inspired by some of the world's most beautiful hotels, the four-stop Supermec is a stunning design...
Classic Meets Contemporary
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]A CLASSICALLY styled home in the prestigious suburb of Toorak received a contemporary facelift when the owners called on Lift Shop to design and install a state-of-the-art Supermec residential lift. In keeping with the elegant look...
Architects Know Best
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]LIFT SHOP works with the country's leading architects to install luxury lifts as the finishing touch in stunning homes, like this five-level Vaucluse waterfront home designed by Bruce Stafford Architects, which features Lift Shop's...
Only The Best For Your Home
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]HOME OWNERS know that if they want the best for their home, they need Lift Shop. With a new home being built in Brisbane, one client travelled all the way to Sydney to visit Lift Shop and order a lift - that was before Lift Shop...
Grand Designs Australia – Series One
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]ONE OF the beautiful properties included in this show was made even more special by the inclusion of 2 lifts from Lift Shop. Located in a picturesque seaside location, we worked closely with the designers and builders to meet the...
Sydney Beach House
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]WHEN THE owners of this lovely seaside home decided on a makeover, they gave a simple brief to their designer, NANTUCKET This newly emerging design style, based on the New England seaside holiday homes of the Boston elite is a...
Toorak Gold
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]IN THIS case, a picture is worth a thousand words. It's all gold. With the highest of expectations for a world-class lift installation the high profile owner of this luxurious Toorak home came straight to Lift Shop for the...
Smart Company 2009 – Top 50
Lift Shop was delighted to be nominated for the third year in a row as one of Australia's fastest growing and innovative companies - we were told we had beaten hundreds of entries to even make the list!!. We thanked Smart Company for this honour and for also...
