Luxury
elevators

Installing a home lift may seem like an expensive choice suited only to certain types of homes.
In reality, an indoor elevator can be essential for making everyday life easier for elderly people,
people with disabilities or anyone who has difficulty using stairs.

Stylish indoor elevator systems are ideal for villas, multi-storey homes and small
residential buildings: they allow users to move freely between floors and transport
heavy loads effortlessly.

Depending on the available space and customer requirements, they can be built with a
metal structure, a masonry shaft or a panoramic supporting structure.

Indoor elevators can have a wide range of characteristics. Elevator systems and home
lifts can feature highly distinctive finishes and design, making them particularly suitable
for prestigious environments, five-star hotels, representative buildings and settings of
significant historical and artistic value.

Luxury elevators convey an image of comfort and refined taste, giving spaces a distinctive identity.
An indoor elevator is an essential element in enhancing a building and is particularly valued in
luxury hotels for its finishes and design, with special attention to image, style and comfort.
Its appearance becomes an integral part of the interior, making targeted customisation essential.

In addition to being an innovative and smart solution for properties in cadastral categories A/1 –
prestigious homes, A/8 – villas and A/9 – castles and prestigious buildings, indoor
elevators are easy to install, meaning the work may take only a few days.

Considering the dimensions of the lifting system — an 80 × 80 cm cabin with a depth of 95 cm —
one of the main advantages is its adaptability to limited spaces. Indoor elevators can also
be installed within a stairwell.

In addition to being customisable, indoor elevators for modern luxury homes can also
deliver savings: their power consumption is comparable to that of a common household
appliance, operating at 220–230 V, while applicable tax deductions should also be
taken into account.

All these benefits make the elevator a medium- to long-term investment that can save
both money and physical effort.

Which indoor elevator models can be installed in modern luxury homes? Among today’s
modern, latest-generation solutions, three main types are particularly suitable for
prestigious settings.

Hydraulic Elevator

An oil-powered elevator, also known as a hydraulic or piston elevator, requires a power
unit operated by oil pressure. Compared with an electric elevator, the hydraulic model is
quieter, does not require a counterweight, makes full use of the shaft dimensions, provides
smoother starts and can be installed almost anywhere. Although installation costs are
lower than for other models, a hydraulic elevator requires more electrical energy
during operation.

Traction Elevator

The traction elevator is the standard lifting system, featuring a cabin and counterweight
and operating through a traction sheave.

Although they can reach high speeds, traction elevators offer low energy consumption
and can accommodate high load capacities. They are suitable for multi-storey villas
and luxury properties.

Better distribution of the cabin weight ensures excellent ride comfort and reduces
the stresses placed on the shaft.

Because they do not use polluting oils, traction elevators are environmentally friendly systems.

MRL Machine Room Less Elevators

Latest-generation MRL elevators are characterised by the absence of a machine room.
Thanks to optimal management of the electrical power required for operation,
this type of elevator delivers significant energy savings.

Machine Room Less elevators feature:

• a mechanical guide-locking system that ensures full control and stability of the cabin position,
• a frame and counterweight that keep the motor in an extremely stable position,
• a camera-based monitoring kit that allows the direction of cabin movement to be checked.

With the goal of creating a world that is more accessible to everyone, K-Planet indoor
elevators provide the freedom to move around and fully enjoy homes and other multi-level
buildings. Discover the key features and strengths of the K-Planet range.

The design and installation of a K-Planet indoor lifting system make movement
between floors smarter and safer while improving overall accessibility.

Indoor residential elevators are an excellent solution for removing architectural
barriers and can also be used by wheelchair users.

An indoor residential elevator is an excellent solution for improving quality of life and
everyday mobility for elderly people and those with reduced mobility.

Italy is well known for its ancient heritage and its historic private and public architecture:
more than 40% of buildings were constructed before 1989, the year Law No. 13 of 9
January 1989 came into force, introducing requirements aimed at removing architectural
barriers, including provisions concerning elevators in multi-storey buildings.

Adaptability

K-Planet indoor elevators are adaptable: the built environment can be modified over time at
limited cost. The main objective is to make the indoor home lift fully accessible to all
categories of people with reduced or impaired motor or sensory abilities.

Another strength of the K-Planet indoor elevator range from Millepiani Elevators S.p.A.
is the complete service provided throughout the product’s entire life cycle. Research and
development activities support the design and planning stages as well as installation
and the assembly of the components and materials selected for the lifting system.

A smooth design process is ensured through continuous collaboration with designers
and architects. As a result, the K-Planet range offers refined solutions with premium
finishes that integrate seamlessly into the character of their surroundings.

Luxury and modern environments, as well as classic and historic settings, can be enhanced
through customised installation of technologically advanced and highly reliable lifting systems.
Maintenance programmes are also tailored to each type of indoor home lift, helping preserve
reliability and value over time. K-Planet indoor elevators should therefore be considered a
long-term investment.

Custom K-Planet indoor elevators by Millepiani Elevators S.p.A. provide a highly customisable
solution for every environment in which they are designed and installed, including prestigious
buildings, historic properties and hotels. Every detail makes a difference, making it possible
to create a truly unique living or working environment. Customisation is one of Millepiani
Elevators’ key distinguishing features and competitive strengths.

K-Planet indoor elevators can be customised for many different types of buildings,
some of which require particularly specific features and finishes, especially
when intended for:

• premium hospitality properties where the vertical mobility system becomes an architectural feature that enhances the building,
• luxury settings such as five-star hotels,
• historic buildings.

Custom K-Planet elevators are unique pieces combining technology with design and
refined taste with style. The cabin acts as the system’s calling card and creates the first
impression for users. It must therefore guarantee comfort and safety while providing
maximum elegance and attention to detail.

Details and finishes for the doors and cabin are only some of the many possible customisation
options. Every aesthetic element of an indoor elevator can be decorated, manufactured,
clad and completed according to the customer’s precise requirements. Our production
department and qualified specialists can develop and create tailored projects designed
around each client’s needs.

These highly versatile luxury elevators can be tailored in every detail to the individual
requirements of the customer. Countless types of laminates, steels, sheet metals and
lighting systems are available, allowing every element to contribute to a system designed
around the customer’s dimensions and preferences. If a particular detail is not included
in the standard offering, it can be specially manufactured or sourced from the market in
compliance with current regulations.

For prestigious buildings and hospitality properties, luxury elevators are designed around
the different needs of their users. In hotels, users range from business travellers to families,
and these systems provide safe and reliable service even with continuous passenger flows,
from large resorts to small boutique hotels. All visitors benefit from easy and comfortable
access thanks to spacious cabins, wide door openings and excellent floor levelling.

Collaboration with experienced designers, architects and stylists makes it possible to
create customised luxury elevators with premium finishes that blend perfectly with the
character and atmosphere of their surroundings. From classic to modern interiors, these
technologically sophisticated, highly reliable and aesthetically refined elevators can
enhance any environment.

Luxury and technology come together and adapt to the environment in which K-Planet
Millepiani is installed, creating systems that enhance the building and generate a distinctive
atmosphere. In addition to appreciating the beauty and detailed craftsmanship of the indoor
elevator, users enjoy comfortable and safe journeys. Elevator cabins are designed to provide
maximum passenger comfort, including for people who may feel uneasy when
using elevators.

The K-Planet indoor elevator range is designed for customers seeking the highest standards
of elegance and design in a vertical mobility system. Combining practical performance with
refined aesthetics, it is particularly suited to historic buildings, period villas, ateliers and all
settings where seamless architectural integration is essential. K-Planet Millepiani addresses
specific architectural requirements with elegant, technologically advanced solutions that
can be adapted in both form and supporting-structure configuration.

The K-Planet range offers innovative indoor elevators designed as smart solutions to
promote safety and environmental responsibility for our planet and future generations.

These eco-friendly indoor elevators are also the result of continuous research into
sustainable materials and the ongoing development of technological innovation.

To meet users’ need to reduce electricity consumption and waste, indoor home lifts are
the result of continuous technological research and regulatory development: Directive
31/2010, implemented in Italy through Decree-Law 63/2013 and converted into Law
90/2013; Legislative Decree 28/2011 on renewable energy sources; Decree 102/2014;
and the Ministerial Decree of 26 June 2015 containing the guidelines for the certification
of residential and non-residential buildings.

In addition to the CE Declaration of Conformity and CE marking, K-Planet indoor elevators
feature photocells, an automatic device that allows passengers to exit in the event of a power
failure, a telephone, alarm siren, upward and downward emergency recovery system,
emergency lighting and enable keys on the control panels.

The regulations in force provide, until 31 December 2019, the possibility of installing,
renovating or replacing an elevator system. The tax deduction rate was increased from
36% to 50%, and the maximum amount of work eligible for the incentive was raised
to €96,000 per property unit, compared with the previous limit of €48,000.

Presidential Decree No. 917 of 22 December 1986, known as TUIR, lists in Article
16-bis the types of work eligible for the tax deduction:

• routine maintenance, namely building work involving the repair, renovation and replacement
  of building finishes;
• extraordinary maintenance, including renovation or replacement of building components,
  including structural elements;
• restoration and conservative rehabilitation, meaning building work intended to preserve functionality through a coordinated set of interventions.

To qualify for the tax deduction, payments must be made by bank
or postal transfer showing:

• tax code of the person claiming the deduction;
• tax code or VAT number of the payment recipient;
• payment reason/reference.

If these details are missing from the transfer, the tax deduction cannot be claimed.

For work carried out on shared condominium areas, in addition to the condominium’s
tax code, the tax code of the administrator or another condominium member making
the payment must also be provided. For further information, please refer to the dedicated guide.

The cost of a K-Planet indoor elevator varies according to the requirements
it must meet, including:

• the level of customisation requested by the customer,
• its dimensions and installation environment,
• the selected system type, electric or hydraulic,
• the number of floors to be served,
• materials and finishes.

Other important factors to consider include incentives and tax deductions related
to renovation and the removal of architectural barriers, as well as the potential
increase in the property’s market price and value by +20%.