Retrofit Listed Building Lift. Client: Historic England – Preserving Our Nation’s Heritage
Client Type: Government/Historic Preservation
Location: Cambridge, UK
Project: Accessibility Upgrade
Objective: Replace Existing Platform Lifts in Grade II Listed Building
In the historic city of Cambridge, iKONIC Lifts was entrusted by Historic England to enhance accessibility at their South East office, a Grade II listed building dating back to 1830, seamlessly blending modern functionality with timeless heritage.
Grade Listed Building Lift. Challenge: Balancing Accessibility with Architectural Integrity
Challenge Type: Historic Building Renovation
Building Constraints: Grade II Listed Status, Pit and Headroom Limitations
Additional Challenges: Matching Existing Finishes, Minimising Disruption
The challenge lay in balancing the need for improved accessibility with the strict requirements of preserving a Grade II listed building, ensuring that the new platform lifts would seamlessly integrate with the existing architecture and minimise any disruption to the building’s historic fabric.
Solution: The Universal Vertical Platform Lift: A Harmonious Blend of Form and Function
Solution Type: Universal Vertical Platform Lift
Key Features: Compact Design, Pit and Headroom Adaptability, Custom Finishes
Design Elements: Matching Existing Finishes, Seamless Integration
iKONIC Lifts selected the Universal Vertical Platform Lift, a solution perfectly suited to the building’s unique constraints. The lift’s compact design and adaptability to limited pit and headroom allowed for seamless integration, while custom finishes ensured a harmonious blend with the building’s existing aesthetic.
Result: Enhanced Accessibility, Preserved Heritage, and a Delighted Client
Outcome: Successful Lift Installation
Benefits: Improved Accessibility, Preserved Historic Character, Enhanced Building Value
Client Testimonial: “The only lift company when it comes to historic buildings… they really do go above and beyond to ensure our lift met our requirements and looked how we wished!”
The result is a triumph of accessibility and preservation, allowing less-abled persons to access all floors of this elegant historic building while retaining its original character and charm. Historic England was so impressed with iKONIC Lifts’ work that they commissioned additional, non-lift-related building work.
