Case studies
Case Studies
Platform, cabin and goods lifts we have designed and installed in schools, universities, heritage buildings, offices, homes and public spaces.
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Each case study explains what the client needed, the lift we recommended and how we delivered it, with photos of the finished installation. If your building has similar challenges, we would be happy to talk it through.
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Lifts we have designed and installed
Browse recent projects by lift type. Every installation is planned around the building, from listed churches and libraries to offices, homes and universities.
Elite Cabin LiftMuswell Hill LibraryLibrary · LondonThe library wanted a reliable, discreet lift that would blend into its traditional interior, set within a new glass atrium that lets in natural light and gives visitors a scenic ride.Read case study 
Elite Cabin LiftEssex ChurchPlace of worship · BrentwoodThe church needed step-free access to its first floor without the cost and building work of a conventional passenger lift.Read case study 
Elite Cabin LiftMERL Building – University of ReadingEducation · ReadingThe university needed a full turn-key lift solution, from design to final installation, delivered without disrupting a busy campus.Read case study 
Heavy-Duty Cabin LiftCambridge LaboratoryLaboratory · CambridgeThe client wanted a scenic lift for a contemporary entrance hall, with very limited pit and headroom to work with.Read case study 
Heavy-Duty Cabin LiftStudent AccommodationStudent accommodation · LondonA worn, flood-damaged 1,000kg platform lift was replaced with a heavy-duty cabin lift built for demanding daily use.Read case study 
Hydraulic Platform LiftHeadgate TheatreTheatre · ColchesterAn old, non-compliant open platform lift was replaced with a hydraulic platform lift built with a made-to-measure platform.Read case study 
Traction Platform LiftJ.J. Thomson – University of ReadingEducation · ReadingThe college were looking to upgrade and enlarge their existing 3 stop platform lift to provide disabled access to the lecture theatres, without disturbing daily university operations.Read case study 
Traction Platform LiftEarlham Hall Courtyard Law SchoolEducation · NorwichA seamlessly integrated lift using traditional materials in a contemporary way, with a freestanding shaft and glazed panoramic doors.Read case study 
Prestige Platform LiftGrade I Heritage SiteGrade I listed heritageFour platform lifts were installed with custom timber and metal finishes, working closely with the architects, designers and client.Read case study 
Heavy-Duty Platform LiftArtSpace CaféHospitalityA discreet lift that carries goods and gives the public step-free access down to the gallery.Read case study 
Inclined Platform LiftEvents venue, City of LondonHospitality · LondonThis conference and events venue in the City of London hosts busy daily events across its floors.Read case study 
Traction Platform LiftSports organisation headquarters, KensingtonCommercial · LondonA sports organisation’s headquarters occupies open-plan office floors in a multi-storey building on Cromwell Road.Read case study 
Traction Goods LiftRetail store goods lift, LondonCommercial · LondonA busy retail store in London relies on its goods lift to move stock between back-of-house levels.Read case study 
Hydraulic Goods LiftCommercial building, City of LondonCommercial · LondonA commercial building in the City of London needed to move goods between three floors of back-of-house space.Read case study 
Open Platform LiftRetail unit, central LondonCommercial · LondonA newly fitted retail unit in central London had a short flight of stairs between its entrance and the lower sales floor.Read case study 
Traction Platform LiftLeisure and tennis centre, OxfordshirePublic buildings · OxfordshireThis district council leisure centre links its main concourse with the sports hall below.Read case study 
Traction Platform LiftBasement workspace conversion, south LondonCommercial · LondonAbout 1,100m² of basement in an existing recreation centre was being converted into new office workspace.Read case study 
Screw-Driven Platform LiftVeterinary college campus, HertfordshireEducation · HertfordshireThis veterinary college campus in Hertfordshire has accommodation buildings reached by open external walkways.Read case study 
Hydraulic Platform LiftManufacturing site offices, OxfordshireIndustrial · OxfordshireA food manufacturer wanted step-free access between floors in its site offices.Read case study 
Hydraulic Platform LiftCommunity recreation centre, HampshirePublic buildings · HampshireThe parish council runs a busy recreation centre used by local groups every day.Read case study 
Hydraulic Platform LiftPrivate house, Holland ParkResidential · LondonThe owners of a period house in Holland Park wanted step-free access from the lower ground floor to the first-floor bedrooms.Read case study 
Heavy-Duty Cabin LiftNew-build residential scheme, LondonResidential · LondonThis new-build residential scheme needed a large lift to link its basement with the floor above.Read case study 
Heavy-Duty Cabin LiftStudent accommodation, west LondonResidential · LondonA student accommodation building in Acton needed its existing lift, which serves the bin store, replaced.Read case study 
Heavy-Duty Cabin LiftCare home, CoventryHealthcare · West MidlandsThis care home was being refurbished while residents continued to live on site.Read case study 
Circular Glass LiftPrivate home, HarrogateResidential · HarrogateThis large family home in Harrogate has a grand hallway and a sweeping spiral staircase at its centre.Read case study 
Elite Cabin LiftGrange Park Opera HouseHospitality · SurreyGrange Park Opera House is set in the grounds of a country house in Surrey, with performance and hospitality spaces over several levels.Read case study 
Elite Cabin LiftResidential development, Nine ElmsResidential · LondonOn a large new residential scheme at Nine Elms, the main contractor asked us to provide step-free access across podium terraces and amenity areas.Read case study 
Elite Cabin LiftPrivate townhouse, Maida ValeResidential · LondonThis Maida Vale townhouse needed a compact lift from the entrance hall up to a top-floor penthouse.Read case study 
Elite Cabin LiftCourtyard lift, BatterseaResidential · LondonThis new residential development in Battersea needed a lift beside an outdoor stair in a landscaped courtyard.Read case study 
Elite Cabin LiftRiverside terrace lift, ChathamPublic buildings · KentThis building at Gun Wharf in Chatham needed step-free access to an upper terrace overlooking the River Medway.Read case study 
Elite Cabin LiftPrivate residence, ChelseaResidential · LondonThis Chelsea townhouse was being refitted to a high specification.Read case study 
Elite Cabin LiftArt gallery, MayfairCommercial · LondonThis Georgian building in Mayfair houses a gallery on several floors.Read case study 
Elite Cabin LiftPrimary school, east LondonEducation · LondonA primary school in Ilford needed accessible access across its three floors.Read case study 
Elite Cabin LiftFamily home, BuckinghamshireResidential · BuckinghamshireA large family home in the Chiltern Hills wanted a lift linking all three floors.Read case study 
Elite Cabin LiftOffice roof terrace, ShoreditchCommercial · LondonAn office building in Shoreditch was adding a roof terrace for its occupiers.Read case study 
Elite Cabin LiftChurch and community centre, EssexPlace of worship · BrentwoodA new-build church and community centre in Brentwood needed a lift from its open foyer to the first floor.Read case study 
Elite Cabin LiftPeriod country house, north EssexResidential · EssexThe owners of a period country house in north Essex wanted a lift that would disappear into its traditional interiors.Read case study 
Elite Cabin LiftPrivate townhouse, KnightsbridgeResidential · LondonA three-storey London townhouse was being refurbished, and the owners wanted a lift between every floor.Read case study 
Elite Cabin LiftFurther education college, DerbyshireEducation · ChesterfieldThe college needed step-free access between two floors of a teaching building that had no lift shaft.Read case study 
Elite Cabin LiftBockingfold Farm barn conversionResidential · KentBockingfold Farm is a private home created from a converted barn, where the owners wanted easy access between the two floors.Read case study 
Elite Cabin LiftBuckinghamshire Golf ClubLeisure · BuckinghamshireBuckinghamshire Golf Club has a clubhouse spread over three floors, used by members, visitors and event guests.Read case study 
Heavy-Duty Cabin LiftWolfson College, CambridgeEducation · CambridgeWolfson College is part of the University of Cambridge.Read case study 
Elite Cabin LiftLondon Wall PlaceCommercial · City of LondonLondon Wall Place is an office development in the City of London.Read case study 
Prestige Platform LiftRoyal Thai EmbassyEmbassy · LondonThe Royal Thai Embassy in London needed step-free access between two levels of the building.Read case study 
Prestige Platform Lift1 PoultryCommercial · City of London1 Poultry is a commercial building in the City of London.Read case study 
Prestige Platform Lift5 Fleet PlaceCommercial · City of London5 Fleet Place is an office building in the City of London.Read case study 
Prestige Platform Lift74 Saffron HillCommercial · London74 Saffron Hill is a commercial building in central London.Read case study 
Prestige Platform LiftRudding Park SpaHospitality · HarrogateRudding Park is a hotel and spa where guests move between areas on different levels throughout their visit.Read case study 
Traction Platform LiftCockfosters & Southgate SynagoguePlace of worship · North LondonCockfosters & Southgate Synagogue serves its community in North London, with activities spread across the ground and first floors of the building.Read case study 
Traction Goods LiftSelf-storage facility, TottenhamSelf-storage · North LondonThis self-storage facility in Tottenham, north London, stores customers’ belongings over three floors.Read case study We have used Alliance Platform Lifts on various projects over the last 3-4 years and we find them to be professional, punctual and very forward thinking. No problem is too great and the communication at both tender and post installation stage is second to none. We will continue to use APL’s services on any future platform or cabin lift projects we have.Daniel Griffin · Google review
I am so pleased with the service from everyone at alliance platform lifts, they have been so professional and helpful throughout the whole process, would highly recommend!Max Ball · Google review
outstanding service, very pleased with the product and the process from quoting to after sales care. Highly recommended!Kenton Mitchell · Google review
Polite, quick, good service. Quick installation. Helpful staff.Jerry Peters · Google review
Outstanding service from Alliance would 100% recommendAG Detail · Google review
10/10 experience. Highly recommend!Josh · Google review
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