The best contemporary elevators that meet building design in 2021 are characterized by comfort, convenience, functionality, compactness, and minimalism. See-through materials are common, as are cable-driven or pneumatic drive systems, along with the use of energy-efficient processes. Modular design, i.e., a method where parts are broken down for mass manufacturing and ease of installation, is […]
Category Archives: Elevator Cab Interiors
This is the story of how Premier Elevators designed the US Supreme Court elevator cab as an exact replica of the original American quartered white oak that burned down in an electrical fire thirty years ago. After the fire incident, only a standard laminated panel had been installed but never replaced. Our challenge was to […]
Not many elevators cabs were built to be observed. They sincerely do their job and only attract public attention when they are out of order. Still some elevators not only deliver practical mobility solutions, they also overwhelm people with beautiful interiors or by overcoming special design challenges posed by unconventional architecture. The very a very […]
Lifts play an important role in the design of a building, especially when there are more than 3 floors. The elevator is the second most often seen part of a building after the lobby, so the aesthetics are important. The thumb rule is that the wall panels should be changed every 10 years. However, depending […]
Modern interior design is quickly picking up on wooden flooring and wall panels. Yet, some interior designers shy away from incorporating wood in an elevator. This may seem like a relatable perspective when you look around and you find stainless steel to synonymous with modern corporate decor. Whether you are planning for an elevator interior remodelling or […]
Elevator interiors, whether in one elevator or host of elevators should be designed to match the décor and ambiance of a building. Determining what that feeling can establish whether the elevator interior is electrifying & cheerful or clamming & relaxing. Going back to your home in a high-rise luxury condo at the end of the […]