Historic building lifts. Client: Sidney Sussex College – A Cambridge Landmark Since 1596
Client Type: College/Educational Institution
Location: Cambridge, UK
Project: Kitchen & Dining Facility Upgrade
Objective: Install Five Custom Lifts for Efficient Service
iKONIC Lifts delivered a suite of five custom-designed lifts to Sidney Sussex College, a Cambridge landmark, enhancing the efficiency of their newly renovated kitchen and dining facilities.
Challenge: Integrating Modern Lifts into a Grade I Listed Building
Challenge Type: Historic Building Renovation
Building Constraints: Limited Space, Low Headroom, Existing Structural Elements
Additional Challenges: Maintaining Aesthetic Integrity, Adhering to Preservation Guidelines, Full Derogation with BEIS Required
The project presented the challenge of integrating modern lift technology into a Grade I listed building while respecting its historic character, overcoming limitations in space and headroom, and navigating the complex process of obtaining full derogation with BEIS
Solution: Five Tailored Lift Systems: Platform, Service, and Passenger Lifts
Solution Type: Custom Lift Design and Installation
Lift Types: iKONIC Eclipse Vertical Platform Lift, iKONIC ServiceLift, iKONIC Jupiter Compact Passenger Lift
Key Features: Space-Saving Designs, Discreet Integration, Multi-Access Points
iKONIC Lifts engineered five tailored lift systems, including the iKONIC Eclipse Vertical Platform Lift, known for its space-saving design and smooth, quiet operation; the iKONIC ServiceLift, offering reliable and discreet transport of goods with customizable car sizes; and the iKONIC Jupiter Compact Passenger Lift, providing smooth and efficient multi-level access with a minimal footprint. Each lift was designed to maximise space and provide discreet, multi-access solutions.
Result: Seamless Integration, Improved Service, and Preservation of Historic Charm
Outcome: Successful Lift Installation
Benefits: Enhanced Kitchen & Dining Efficiency, Seamless Integration with Historic Architecture, Preservation of Building’s Aesthetic, Successful Derogation with BEIS
Compliance: Adherence to Heritage Building Regulations
The result is a seamless integration of modern lift technology that enhances the college’s kitchen and dining operations while preserving the historic charm and aesthetic integrity of the landmark building. iKONIC Lifts successfully navigated the full derogation process with BEIS, ensuring full compliance and safety.
