A Lift That Complements a Beautiful Home — Not a Hospital

Holland Park, Brisbane

When the owners of a newly purchased Holland Park residence needed a lift solution for their ageing parents, they wanted something that added convenience without compromising the home’s character. The result is a beautifully integrated Swedish low-pit lift that feels like part of the architecture—not an afterthought.

They also requested guidance on selecting a builder who could coordinate the site preparations and final finishings around a tight installation timeline. We introduced them to Universal Fitouts, a trusted partner we work closely with. Their team delivered exceptional workmanship and handled all preparatory works efficiently, ensuring the project remained on schedule.

The Brief

The property features a garage with a two-level granny flat designed for multigenerational living. The owners needed a lift that could:

• Provide safe, reliable access for elderly parents

• Navigate a 90-degree entry to reach a mezzanine bedroom

• Support long-term accessibility, including future wheelchair use

• Blend seamlessly with the interior aesthetic of the home

The challenge

• Provide an option for a lift with within it's own shaft, incorporating glass to maximise natural light

• The owners wanted minimal site works and fast installation.

The Solution

After assessing the space and the family’s needs, we recommended the Swift Lite—a premium Swedish lift known for its style, low-pit design, and installation flexibility.

Key elements of the solution included:

• Traffic White finish with custom glass panels to the upper floors to enhance natural light flow

• A standard ramp at the ground level, removing the need to recess a pit into the concrete

• A free-standing shaft structure, enabling a clean retrofit without significant wall modifications

• Fast turnaround: manufactured in just six weeks and delivered ready for quick on-site assembly

This approach delivered a modern, elegant lift that integrates with the home’s interiors rather than detracting from them.

What We Delivered

• Custom design drawings and renders to match the home’s look.

• Battery operated lift system with low-pit requirement.

• Full installation and commissioning.

• Warranty, training and scheduled maintenance plan.

Key specifications

• Model: Swift Lite

• Capacity: 400kg

• Travel: 3 levels, 5.6m total travel

• Drive: EcoDrive Screw & Nut with dynamic charge – 48v / 3kW IPM-SynRM motor

• Doors: Bi-fold glass, Automatic Operation

• Compliance: AS1735.15

Outcomes

Independent living restored, enabling the homeowners’ parents to move safely and confidently between levels

• Fast lead time, from design through installation

• A stylish addition that increases the property’s long-term resale value