A British lift company has been involved in the reopening of one of London’s most famous, landmark buildings.

The London Hippodrome has reopened its doors to the public; this time as a casino, theatre and dining venue.

British lift company Stannah were tasked with installing fourteen lifts into this restoration project, all while remaining sympathetic to the original design.

One of the lifts installed by Stannah is a new 5-person 357kg hydraulic scenic bespoke lift, which was installed in the existing shaft.

This particular device travels from the ground floor over 4-stops and is intended to be used primarily for VIPs.


The company also installed a duplex of Stannah Xtralifts, which are designed for 13 passengers, 1000kg, and travel over 5 floors. The cars are stretcher-style, through-car entrances with walls finished in decorated glass and with finished ceilings and floor.

Sitting beside the duplex lifts is an additional Xtralift, which is currently being used as a dedicated attendant-controlled goods lift serving back-of-house.

An additional 13-person bespoke Stannah lift is situated immediately inside the Little Newport Street side entrance, direct from the China Town district of London.

Additional cars installed by the company include a bespoke platform lift intended to assist in a change in levels in the busy back of house area, a Stannah Stairiser wheelchair platform lift and a further single-entrance Stannah Xtralift with an interior finished in stainless steel which will serve both front and back of house.

A further Microlift performs the crucial role of collecting the proceeds from the gaming floors.

The whole project was managed by the Stannah major projects team and all the lifts will be maintained by the London and South East branches of Stannah Lift Services.

(IT/GK)