Stairlifts and lift platforms are often the only possible means of eliminating physical barriers in the context of existing buildings.
Protected historic buildings or sites must be given special attention in order to respect their architectural and artistic qualities during interventions.
Accessibility to monuments remains, on the other hand, one of the fundamental issues to be addressed in order to guarantee, also for people with disabilities, equal rights in the use of spaces. Indeed, historical buildings that used to be private residences are commonly repurposed and opened to the public (i.e. converted into museums).
The combination of accurate design and appropriate solutions can result in a intriguing balance between protecting property and the right to mobility.
The Danish company Goldmann offers a series of innovative solutions such as Stepless, special platforms integrated into ramps of stairs that, on request, can be transformed into lifting devices.
The product has been placed in locations that have a high historic significance: Cathedral of Notre-Dame in Paris, the Hôtel de Brienne, headquarters of Ministère des Armées, also in Paris, and the Folkoperan, Opera house in Stockholm.
Manufacturer:
Guldmann (DK)
further information:
Website of the manufacturer e videos
