Art Deco Theatre Lift Installation. The Regal Theatre, Tenbury Wells – A Historic Venue
Client Type: Theatre
Building Type: Art Deco, Grade II Listed
Location: Tenbury Wells, UK
Objective: Provide Wheelchair Access to Auditorium
iKONIC Lifts was thrilled to assist The Regal Theatre, a stunning Art Deco Grade II listed building in Tenbury Wells, in providing wheelchair access to the auditorium following flood damage and refurbishment.
Challenge:
Art Deco Theatre Lift Installation. Uneven Walls and Limited Space in a Historic Art Deco Theatre
Challenge Type: Lift Installation in Historic Building
Building Constraints: Uneven Walls, Limited Space
Additional Challenges: Flood Damage, Coronavirus Outbreak
The primary challenge was installing a wheelchair lift in a historic building with uneven walls and limited space, made more complex by recent flood damage and the ongoing coronavirus outbreak.
Solution: iKONIC Hiro 350 Incline Platform Lift with Post Mounting
Solution Type: Incline Platform Lift
Lift Model: iKONIC Hiro 350
Key Features: Straight Inclined Platform, Three-Sided Access, Increased Capacity (300kg), Post Mounting
iKONIC provided the ideal solution with the German-engineered Hiro 350 Straight Inclined Platform Lift, featuring three-sided access and an upgraded 300kg capacity. To overcome the uneven walls, the team opted for post-mounting the incline track.
Result: Enhanced Accessibility and a Smooth, Safe Lift Operation
Outcome: Successful Lift Installation ProjectBenefits: Enhanced Accessibility, Smooth and Safe Operation, Code ComplianceCompliance: Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC, BS EN 81-40
The completed lift installation provides easy access to the main theatre for all, ensuring a smooth and safe operation. The iKONIC Hiro 350 complies with Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC and BS EN 81-40 standards.
