A panoramic elevator to admire the landscape and move around safely
30 August 2023
Where is a panoramic elevator placed?
The panoramic elevator can be either indoor or outdoor, placed in both private and public places, and is striking in its aesthetic value and extreme functionality.
Indeed, these installations are now widespread in shopping malls, hotels, restaurants, and banks, but their use is also increasingly in demand for private homes or buildings of historical interest.
Every environment is enhanced by this architectural choice, and in particular contexts it can make exciting a moment that otherwise would have been negligible, or tiring.
Panoramic elevator customization: unique features
The adaptability of the panoramic elevator to very different contexts is due to the possibility of customization of materials, functionality, and opening width.
Each type of finish can be chosen, as well as the type of glass to be used and the technique that allows the movement (hydraulic or electric).
In this way, the place where the panoramic elevator will be placed is better enhanced and enjoyed, combining beauty with functionality, practicality, and convenience of vertical movement.
Panoramic elevators can be constructed of different materials (from steel to glass) and have different shapes, and the system can be partially or fully panoramic.
Panoramic glass elevators are undoubtedly elegant systems and are a modern design choice that integrates into any context, enhancing it.
They are suitable both for modern and luxurious environments that need an extra touch of class and sophistication, and for historic settings where they are unobtrusive.
Also, contrary to popular belief, one can play a lot with the aesthetics of panoramic elevators, opting, for example, for smoked, frosted or tinted crystals.
Usually elevators of this type feature steel surfaces that contribute to a unique and essential design.
In addition to the combination of glass and steel, the use of Corten iron, which is particularly durable and strong and has a “worn” and industrial look, has become widespread.
The most popular panoramic elevator shapes are the convex and square elevator shapes, which allow for more natural light inside the car and are ideal for those who have always disliked using a classic, standard elevator (i.e., with no possibility of outside viewing) because of the discomfort of being in an enclosed place with little light and space.
In fact, the cabin has at least one or more glass walls and is generally placed inside a glass compartment.
The view is thus always assured, as is the feeling of remaining in contact with what is outside.
Suitable for both outdoor and indoor environments
A panoramic elevator can be placed either inside or outside.
The outdoor one meets both aesthetic and portability needs.
There are many buildings in Italy, most often historic ones, that do not allow for an internal lift infrastructure.
The external option makes it possible to ensure a less complex and faster installation than the standard elevator, because in essence it will have to be “leaned” against the building, without the need for structural work inside the building.
This is also an advantage for all those people who have reduced mobility, and cannot cope with stairs, steep or otherwise.
The panoramic elevator may also not be in contact with the reference building, but connected to it through a special walkway, constituting an option of equal aesthetic quality and functionality.
In this specific case, smaller rooms may be exploited to place the panoramic elevator, always safeguarding beauty and practicality, as well as safety.
Lifting methods for panoramic lifts
In addition to being either internal or external to buildings, the freight elevator system can be rope powered (most common) or hydraulic powered (i.e., movement is generated by a hydraulic piston inside the compartment).
These types of choices depend on the architectural structure in which the system is to be inserted, where it will be placed, the height to be reached and the load it will have to support.
These are all factors that Maspero Elevatori carefully and punctually considers during each phase of the design, to also calculate power and consumption of the panoramic elevator.
For small buildings with limited space, hydraulic elevators are more suitable, offering particularly flexible and economical solutions.
Electric elevators are more suitable for buildings with a large number of users and also provide particular energy efficiency and quiet operation.
Safe, all-weather accessibility and design
A panoramic glass elevator is ideal for those who want to improve the accessibility of their store, location, boutique, or commercial office.
With glass, the feeling of claustrophobia that some people experience can be alleviated due to the increased airiness and sense of security. In addition to their modern and versatile design, they are functional and safe, thanks to durable materials (laminated glass or tempered glass that resist stress and temperature changes). The steel structure forms the core of this mobile infrastructure, just as the shaft is protected by shatterproof glass: all, to provide excellent vision and attractive aesthetics, along with solidity and integrity at the highest level. Especially if we are talking about outdoor elevators, they must guarantee seismic safety and resistance to weather and climatic agents throughout the year, resisting cold, frost, bad weather and preventing water infiltration and oxidation, thanks to specific antioxidant treatments.
A good sunlight filtering system is an additional element of comfort for an outdoor scenic elevator.
Standards and authorizations
There are no special tasks involved in installing a scenic elevator, complying with all necessary safety regulations. Specific building permits must be applied for in order to fulfill what is required by the current law, which also determines the steps in setting up the work. Once the panoramic elevator is assembled, the maintenance procedure will be set up at regular intervals to ensure safe use and prevention of any kind of wear and tear at all times. Panoramic elevators certainly represent the future of vertical mobility, precisely because they are designed and manufactured to high quality standards, both outdoors and indoors.Maspero Elevatori’s innovative design projects.
Maspero Elevatori has completed many scenic elevator projects in different contexts, from archaeological sites (such as the Colosseum in Rome and the Acropolis in Athens), to luxury stores, convention centers, and luxury residences to indoor condominium courtyards. For example, the panoramic elevator built in the Acropolis of Athens is a work that allows even those with mobility problems to be able to access the area, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is an inclined panoramic elevator that connects Peripatos (an ancient street located at the base of the Acropolis) with the temple of the Erechtheion, located in a much higher position, designed for the possible transportation of wheelchairs and people with reduced mobility. Another project, this time in the private sector, involves the construction of a lift system for a villa in France, located in the southeast of the country. In this case, the panoramic elevator, again of the hydraulic type, is concealed, that is, there is a trapdoor on the roof covered with synthetic lawn, which makes the lift blend into the surrounding landscape. In addition, the floor was customized according to the client’s requests.Quality, maintenance and convenience
The world of panoramic elevators is growing, and we with them, always ready for new design challenges and to respond innovatively and flawlessly to our customers’ needs. We are available to listen to your requests and together find the best solution to meet them. Every single aspect is carefully and thoroughly evaluated by the professionals of our company, which has been in the elevator design and construction business for 60 years. The experts at Maspero Elevatori can ensure quality and convenience at the same time, not only in the design and installation phase, but also in the subsequent maintenance phase.Want to learn in depth about projects that have included the installation of panoramic elevators?
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