The location of the elevator in a house is extremely important. It determines the function, the overall architecture of the house and greatly affects the people living in that house. But what do you already know about placement?
One false step, go… billions!
Mr. Nguyen Hoang in Hoang Mai district, has a 5-storey house built nearly ten years ago. At that time, to make the most of the area, he arranged a shaft ready for the elevator to position at the skylight in the center of the house. However, so far, when repairing to convert the function to an office for rent, the location of the elevator installation is very unreasonable.
The solution was given to demolish the stairs and the skylight, moving them into the corner of the house. The cost to pay for this complex work has reached billions, equal to nearly half of the new construction cost as calculated.
To move the elevator from the middle to the corner of the house, Mr. Hoang spent billions!
A construction expert shared that same case like Mr. Hoang’s is not uncommon. When designing drawings and starting to build a house, if there is a lack of “vision” about the future use, it is likely that the building will soon become obsolete. Modifying the house to install an elevator will not simply increase the cost of the homeowner many times, but also affect the overall structure. And then, “spend money and only get worse” if it happens is not difficult to understand.
Can’t ignore feng shui
For Asians, the feng shui element is very important when building or repairing a house. Feng shui is both a science and a method of mental reassurance for homeowners. When the elevator is installed into the house, it both occupies a certain space and creates a change in air flow when moving between floors of the house. When operating, the elevator also makes a certain noise. This will more or less affect the health and spirit of the owner.
Therefore, installing the elevator in any direction to achieve both aesthetic and feng shui elements is something that architects often note. Besides, a little bit from a spiritual perspective, there are also things to care about. The place of worship will be located at the highest position in the house, usually the rooftop. And on the floors below that, people often abstain from moving objects and making noise. Elevators fall into this category.
Therefore, the installation location of the elevator needs to be arranged properly.
When designing the location of the elevator, feng shui elements are included in a moderate and appropriate manner, ensuring harmony with the actual conditions of the house.
An elevator is located next to the stairs
The leading factor when choosing an elevator location is based on the use of floors and rooms in the whole house. The preferred location for the elevators is in the heart of the stairs, next to the stairs, in the corner of the house, or outdoors… Each location has its own advantages and disadvantages.
For example, if the elevator is placed in the heart of the stairs, the stairs will not need handrails. This is a huge cost savings. But in many cases, the elevator will block the skylight, making the house no longer airy.
Or if you put the elevator next to the stairs, it will ensure the element of vitality in feng shui. The more open space the house is, the more light it receives, creating a airy and luxurious atmosphere for the house. But the disadvantage is the need for a large area, more expensive costs for the handrails of the stairs….
The location reference from the actual
According to architect Hoang Son – Zennos Architectural Consulting Company, if simply from an architectural point of view, elevators or stairs should be placed in a suitable position according to function, saving space and convenient for user.
A beautiful elevator is located in the heart of a villa in Hanoi
As office buildings in the street often have a small area, the elevator should be placed in the corner of the building, to make the most of the spacious and flexible space for the office floor. For residential houses, hotels and accommodation areas, it is possible to note that the elevator is in the middle of the connection between the bedrooms so that users can access the rooms most conveniently. At the same time, it also saves the traffic area of the project.
According to architect Hoang Son, for works with specific functions such as cultural houses and museums, the position of the elevator depends heavily on the architect’s design intentions to lead the space. At that time, it was no longer focused on saving space, the accessibility of the elevator, but it depended on other artistic factors. From an architectural point of view, the elevators of these buildings need to be placed in a cultural, sophisticated and appropriate manner. In addition, the structure, color, and outstanding features of the elevator must be in harmony with the space and creative ideas of the designer.
In particular, if conditions allow, the installation of an outdoor glass elevator will help the house become luxurious and modern in a special way. Homeowners can both move and observe the overall space around, increasing the good experience when moving right in their own home.
A hotel in Duong Thanh street – Hanoi has an outdoor elevator
For renovation works, if it is possible to install an outdoor elevator, it will improve the use-value and promote the use of the whole house without breaking the existing structure of the house.
In fact, function plays the most important role when taking into account the location of the elevator. But besides that, the artistic element also needs attention because it shows the “personality” of the owner. According to architect Nguyen Duc – CEO of TDI Architecture, the elevator in the overall architecture is the interference between function and technology, even cultural, artistic and fine art elements. Sometimes it’s even an element of emphasis. Therefore, choosing the location of the elevator in a house often shows the “me” (personality) of the homeowner.
Like the story of the president of an information technology corporation, when he built his house in a classical European style, he asked a Spanish expert to help. And the elevator is fully assembled in Italy with luxurious yellow color, engraved with the owner’s name in the cabin placed in a solemn position, prominent in the classic space with many “unique” items…
Elevators are high-tech equipment, high-end and expensive items in the house. It has a long life and is not easy to replace, sometimes sticking for a lifetime. Therefore, choosing the location of the elevator when building or renovating a house is extremely important.
References from architects and construction experts when choosing an elevator location will help users optimize their benefits and improve their family’s quality of life./.
