Lifts, Stairs & Balustrades company of the year Invalifts recommended the MC2000 platform lift with an open through configuration. To let as much light pass into the shop they offered a partially glazed shaft and glazed doors. The whole unit was mounted directly on to the concrete floor and a small chequer plate ramp was fitted at the lower ground floor door in lieu of the 60mm pit. The whole installation took just 3 days to complete. The final product blends beautifully with the new overall decoration, helping to bridge the new with the old. The use of glass has let light come into the area and has ensured that older beams are not hidden but rather shown and highlight the architecture of the original building. The new lift is used by the disabled, elderly and parents with push chairs to gain access to all levels of the shop.
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inally, we’ll travel to the disused central dry dock in Hull, which has undergone a spectacular transformation into a major outdoor amphitheatre taking centre stage in Hull’s revitalised cultural quarter. The 350 seat outdoor venue required a platform lift to enable wheelchair access from the upper to lower levels. Invalifts supplied and installed their InvaEuro external platform lift, as the larger platform size of 1600mm x 1000mm allowed additional flexibility. The lift was supplied with an open-through configuration and a glazed shaft to complement the open air feel of the site. The lift shaft was finished in a goose grey colour to match with general colour scheme of balustrade, and is now ready for Hull to start it’s reign as UK City of Culture 2017. We can’t wait to see where 2017 will take us! To find out more about platform lifts, you can give Invalifts a call on 0845 468 2543 and speak to one of their friendly experts, or visit their website at www.invalifts.com
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