Elevator Shaft for Removing Architectural Barriers

Project Classic with integrated walkways

Elevator Shaft for Removing Architectural Barriers

‍Installation Location: Milan
Status: Completed
Product: Project Classic with integrated walkways

In the city of Milan, in a residential building where apartment buildings needed easy, barrier-free access, we built a Project Classic elevator shaft with integrated enclosed walkways. This solution made it possible to increase the size of the landing spaces, making them also suitable for people with disabilities and keeping access protected from the weather. The elevator shaft incorporates windows to maintain the proper ventilation and lighting ratio of the stairwell to which it is connected. In addition, by falling under architectural barrier removal solutions, it allows for tax benefits, representing an additional benefit for residents.

The design called for the ground floor to be unimpeded by a doorway to the building. For this reason, we decided to place the first closed walkway at the level of the first landing, leaving the ground floor access completely open. Each component of the structure was designed in a linear fashion to facilitate transportation and insertion into the building, as the attached photos demonstrate.

The linear components of the elevator shaft are designed and manufactured in the workshop, ensuring high quality and precision. The decision to use linear elements proved crucial to facilitate transportation through Milan’s narrow streets and the limited access of the building’s inner courtyard. Each part was carefully packed and transported to the construction site, ready for installation.

Installation of the elevator shaft began with preparation of the base and verification of the existing supporting structures. Technicians worked precisely to ensure that the structure was aligned correctly. The photos show the assembly process of the elevator shaft, which gradually developed from the ground floor to the upper floors.

Enclosed walkways were then installed from the first landing, creating wide and protected landing spaces perfect for use by people with disabilities. The elevator shaft, fully glazed, has integrated windows that allowed it to maintain the right ratio of ventilation and illumination of the stairwell to which it is connected. This not only improved accessibility but also ensured a bright and well-ventilated environment, which is essential for user comfort.

The adoption of architectural barrier removal solutions has not only improved accessibility and quality of life for residents, but has also offered significant fiscal benefits. In fact, interventions aimed at eliminating architectural barriers are eligible for tax breaks, representing significant financial savings for condominiums.

The end result exceeded expectations: the “Project CLASSIC” elevator shaft not only met the technical requirements but added a modern touch to the residential building. Condominiums can now move comfortably between floors, enjoying barrier-free and weather-protected access.

This project demonstrated our ability to address logistical and architectural challenges, providing tailored solutions that meet the specific needs of our clients. The elevator shaft structure, with its linear components and precise installation, is an excellent example of how functionality and design can coexist harmoniously, enhancing the quality of life for residents.

The attached photos clearly illustrated the progress of the construction site and the final result, highlighting the care and precision with which each step was executed. The final structure is not only functional but also a distinctive aesthetic element that has enriched the building.

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