Cliff-hanger Home No Problem for Powerglide Elevators

Proving it's possible to turn an inhospitable site into a building site, this home which was featured on Grand Designs NZ is built on the edge of a cliff in the hills above Wellington.

This Powerglide lift is housed inside a shaft made from glass with polished block on one wall and services four floors of this multi-level home including the garage at the top. In addition to providing access, it’s also a major design feature. The glass walls and the central location of the lift afford passengers a dramatic view of the entire home as they pass from floor to floor.

"There are interesting plays in the way you experience the house. Instead of a traditional hallway creating a spine, we have a vertical corridor, in the form of the glass lift at the rear," says architect Nic Ballara.

“The architect had a clear idea of the vision he wanted to create and a Powerglide Elevator was integral to this,” says Allan of Powerglide Elevators. Clever solutions, such as building more densely and using steep sections can utilise areas often bypassed by potential buyers.

The fact Powerglide Elevators are made in NZ gave peace of mind during installation. Having the team accessible should any complications arise with the original planning was a particular bonus on such a tricky site.

Find out more about the Wellington cliff-hanger home in this article on stuff.co.nz

Residential E-Series Elevator (Bespoke)

Powerglide Elevators

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The Powerglide Residential E-Series Elevator package provides a convenient starting point to create a bespoke elevator.

Suitable as a service or passenger lift, can be combined with disabled access options
Suitable for new designs or retrofits
Up to 5 stops or 9.6m of travel (typical 4 stop travel distance)
Car height up to 2400mm
Load capacity maximum: 340kg

The Powerglide is manufactured and installed to comply with the requirements of NZBC D2/AS2 as an acceptable solution using NZS 4334:2012, and also as an alternative solution using the standards of AS 1735.18 2002 in conjunction with NZBC D2/AS2.

Residential A-Series Elevator

Powerglide Elevators

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Smooth ride, effective use of space, stylish colours, and a surprisingly low price tag, the Residential A-Series elevator is perfect for medium-density developers or group home builders looking for a practical blend of convenience, affordability, quality, and style.

Suitable for new designs or retrofits
Up to 3 stops or 7m of travel
Full car or Open Car configuration
Car sizes to suit 1m x 1m and 1.2m x 1.2m lift shafts only
Car height up to 2200mm
Load capacity maximum: 250kg

This lift complies with this NZ Building Code Standard: NZS 4334:2012.
These are the relevant NZ Building Code clauses for this class of lift, and this lift complies with all of these clauses: B1, B2, D2/AS2, F8

Residential S-Series Elevator

Powerglide Elevators

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With class-leading speed, style, and safety, Powerglide's S-Series lifts have flexible sizing and car configurations, and decor options to suit any home.

Suitable as a service or passenger lift, can be combined with disabled access options
Suitable for new designs or retrofits
Up to 5 stops or 9.6m of travel (typical 4 stop travel distance)
Full car configuration; choice of 5 configurations, from full car to open platform
Flexible sizing options; any size from 800mm up to 1400mm, square or rectangle
Disabled access option floor size of 1400mm square
Car height up to 2400mm
Load capacity maximum: 340kg

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