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Favorite Architect Elevator – Which Cambodia Elevator is Best?

The favorite architect elevator might surprise you! While many lifts share the same technology and the same level of European safety, they still have numerous product types and models tiers.

Of these, there is one in particular that is what we call the “Architect Favorite” as the majority of architects tend to recommend it to their clients.

But before we start, it’s important to give an overview of the types of elevators you can usually find.

Cabin with Glass Shaft, Platform with Glass Shaft, Cabin Without a Shaft

There are three main categories of lift from an architect perspective. While each of these can be a variety of technologies, they differ strongly from each other.

Favorite Architect Elevator Types Cambodia
  • Cabin with Glass Shaft: this one is a full cabin lift that comes with a Glass shaft. It is perfect for installations against a wall, in a corner, or anywhere where a lift was not originally planned.
  • Platform with Glass Shaft: this one is identical to the Cabin with a Glass Shaft, but instead of a full cabin, it features a platform. This allows for a 360-degree panoramic glass view, which makes it perfect for middle of the stairs. It is also slightly cheaper!
  • Cabin without a shaft: this one is like a Cabin with a Glass Shaft, but without the glass shaft. Designed for installing in places where the customer has already built a concrete shaft, it is usually the most affordable option.

    Tiers are an Architect Favorite for Elevators

    The best elevator companies in Cambodia offer design tiers for their elevators. For example, Cibes Lift Cambodia has three: from white and simple (Elegance) to extremely fancy and ostentatious (Galaxy).

    Favorite Architect Elevator Tier Cambodia
    • Elegance: everything is white as a standard. Touchscreen call button and control panel, mirror ceiling. Simple and with minimal customization, this is the entry-level and price-effective tier in the Cibes range. Available for V70, V80 and V90.
    • Aurora: A wider range of premium powdercoats in earth, light, dark and techno tones – a match for every home. The back panel is made of premium HPL from Formica, the floor in granite finish from Forbo and the recessed lighting ceiling provides an added touch of luxury. Available for V70, V80 and V90.
    • Galaxy: The top of the range tier, with RGBW lights, a premium COP that can play music, leather floors from Switzerland and a light pattern that will drive you crazy with beauty. Top knotch in every way. Available for V70, V80 and V90.

    So Which is the Architect Favorite Elevator?

    The answer is simple: Aurora tier Platform Lift in Glass Shaft.

    How come, you ask?

    Simply put, the glass shaft is aesthetically superior to concrete shafts, and allows for unique placements such as the middle of the stairs, which makes it a centerpiece of the home and saves space. Choosing the platform over the cabin both provides a 360 degree view, and also lowers the price for the end client.

    Meanwhile, the Elegance is often judged too limited in its customization, while the Galaxy is a little bit too crazy. The Aurora back panel provides just the right amount of customization to match any architect’s designs, with wood or granite finishes, or even custom solutions from Formica.

    Are you considering an Aurora platform lift? Let us know!

    Richard Hale

    Richard Hale is the founder of Cambodia Elevator, the most trusted online resource for elevators in Cambodia. Drawing on over 25 years of international experience in the elevator and lift industry, Richard built the platform to provide homeowners, developers, and businesses with clear, reliable, and unbiased information about home elevators, residential lifts, and commercial lift solutions in Cambodia. His blog has become the go-to destination for understanding elevator prices, safety standards, and installation requirements, making it an essential guide for anyone considering a home lift or commercial elevator project. With a mission to raise awareness about safety and quality in Cambodia’s rapidly developing real estate sector, Richard has positioned Cambodia Elevator as both an educational hub and an industry watchdog. Before establishing Cambodia Elevator, Richard spent 25 years leading and supporting elevator projects across the UK and Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Myanmar, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Cambodia. This hands-on regional experience gave him deep insights into how local regulations, building codes, and cultural expectations influence elevator design and adoption. By combining global expertise with local knowledge, Richard offers unique authority on the Cambodian elevator market—helping families choose safe home lifts, guiding developers through complex installation decisions, and promoting international safety standards. His commitment to transparency and consumer education continues to make Cambodia Elevator the most authoritative voice on elevators in Cambodia.

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