Designing the Perfect Elevator Cab Interior: A Step-by-Step Guide

Elevators are an essential component of modern buildings and designing an elevator cab interior involves a combination of functionality, safety, and aesthetics. From defining the purpose of the elevator to choosing materials and colors, lighting, adding safety features, wayfinding, branding, and considering the overall aesthetic. It's important to test and evaluate the design, regular maintenance and attention to details.

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Designing for Durability: Laminate Vs Textured Metal

Even though there are many different materials that can be used in an interior elevator renovation, there are two that are most commonly used because of their durability. However, which one is better?

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How do Elevators Work

el·e·va·tor /ˈeləˌvādər/ noun

a platform or compartment housed in a shaft for raising and lowering people or things to different floors or levels. "in the elevator she pressed the button for the lobby"