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our client’s minimalist vision while offering a safe and
accessible alternative to reaching the train platform.
It seamlessly blends modern design with functionality
while offering an unobstructed view of the Creamery as
passengers ascend."
supports or corner trims. This 8-person all-glass lift allows
natural light to illuminate the interior, offering passengers
views of the Creamery as they travel to the first floor.
The hydraulic passenger lift serves two floors and travels
3.6 metres to provide step-free access from The Creamery
restaurant to the train station’s platform.
www.stannahlifts.co.uk
A unique aspect of the lift is the placement of the keyhole
for manually operating the car and landing doors.
Traditionally mounted at the top of the landing doors,
Stannah positioned the keyhole at the bottom to align
with the minimalist design, effectively concealing the
system.
To address signal issues within the shaft, a GSM package
was installed with an antenna mounted on the structure
ensuring reliable signal reception. The bespoke lift adheres
to all open protocol requirements, allowing for independent maintenance and repair, and is fully DDA compliant,
ensuring accessible features like illuminated push buttons
are positioned at a height accessible to wheelchair users.
All Stannah lifts are certified according to the Lifts
Regulations 2016 (2016 No. 1093).
Ben Harding, Bristol Branch Manager at Stannah Lift
Services, said: "We’re proud to have worked on this
unique project. It hasn’t come without its challenges but
we can proudly say this bespoke glass lift embodies
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