A Bespoke Glass Lift Solution - Christchurch

Project Overview

At the heart of this residence is a carefully integrated glazing solution designed to support accessibility, openness, and contemporary architectural detailing. Metro Performance Glass manufactured, supplied, and installed the home’s feature glass lift shaft and bespoke balustrade systems, helping create a seamless connection between practicality and design.

The fully glazed lift shaft sits within a steel structure and acts as a striking architectural feature within the home. Its transparency allows the lift to feel visually light and unobtrusive, while also future proofing the residence with long term accessibility. Throughout the stair and landing areas, frameless glass balustrades maintain clean sightlines and enhance the sense of openness across multiple levels.

Unique Project Requirements

The project required a highly customised approach due to the complexity of integrating glazing within a compliant residential lift system. The lift shaft glazing needed to satisfy both lift design standards and structural glass requirements, creating a unique technical challenge with no standardised solution available.

Close collaboration between Metro Performance Glass, the lift supplier, and the wider project team was essential throughout the design and installation process. Precision manufacturing ensured the toughened glass panels aligned accurately with the steel structure, lift hardware, and mechanical systems, while bespoke fixing methodologies were developed specifically for the project.

Installation demanded careful coordination and exact positioning across all glazing elements, from the lift shaft through to the stair and landing balustrades. The finished result is a technically sophisticated yet visually restrained glazing solution that enhances both the liveability and architectural character of the home.