Cibes Ascenda

A shaftless elevator for two-story homes, designed for clean integration and long-term independence

Designed to Fit the Plans You Already Have

The Cibes Ascenda is a shaftless elevator that integrates cleanly into new construction and retrofit projects alike. With no shaft, no pit, and no machine room required, it places fewer demands on the structure and the schedule. Area Access works directly with architects and builders across Virginia and the Mid-Atlantic to spec, install, and support the Ascenda from the earliest stages of a project through completion.

A Compact Solution With Serious Capabilities

The Ascenda arrives as a pre-engineered unit available in four cab sizes: S, M, L, and XL. These options give design teams genuine layout flexibility across a range of floor plans. Its XL configuration is large enough to accommodate a wheelchair, setting it apart from most shaftless competitors and making it a strong choice for accessible and multigenerational home designs. Download the resource below to begin incorporating the Ascenda into your project.

  • Technical Specifications

    • Shaftless, screw-driven elevator
    • 2 stops, max 14 ft of travel
    • 770 lb rated load
    • 30 FPM
    • Hold-to-run operation
    • Automatic doors
    • Full glass construction throughout, not plastic or acrylic panels like many competitors
    • No shaft, no pit, no machine room required
    • Indoor installation only
    • Available in S, M, L, and XL cab sizes
  • Accessibility Features

    • Fold-down seat (depending on lift size) for flexible use
    • Intuitive handrail controls
    • Remote control fob
    • Built-in emergency phone

Start Moving Through Your Home on Your Own Terms

Schedule a free evaluation with Area Access and let our team help you find the accessibility solution that fits your home, your budget, and the people who matter most.

Built for the Life You Want to Keep Living

The Cibes Ascenda supports long-term independence without requiring a major renovation. For families planning ahead, it provides a reliable, dignified way to move between floors, whether that means carrying groceries, supporting a loved one, or simply making daily life easier. Area Access installs and services the Ascenda with in-house, factory-trained technicians out of three Virginia locations, so homeowners always have a local team they can count on.

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Explore completed installations and design ideas that show how the Cibes Ascenda fits into a range of home layouts and interior styles.

FAQs

Yes. The Ascenda was designed specifically as a shaftless elevator for two-story homes, offering reliable floor-to-floor access without the construction demands of a traditional system. Area Access installs the Ascenda in homes across Virginia and the Mid-Atlantic, and our team can assess your layout during a free in-home evaluation to confirm it is the right fit.

Yes. The Ascenda’s XL cab configuration makes it one of the few shaftless options on the market that qualifies as a wheelchair accessible home elevator. Area Access can help you determine which cab size works best for your household during your free consultation.

Most traditional elevators require a pit to be dug below the floor, which adds time, cost, and construction complexity to any project. As a home elevator with no pit, the Ascenda eliminates that requirement entirely, making it a much faster and less disruptive installation. For homeowners in existing homes, especially, that difference is significant, and Area Access sees it as one of the Ascenda’s strongest advantages.

The most important factors are footprint, construction requirements, and long-term usability. A two-story home elevator should fit your available space without requiring major structural changes, and it should support the mobility needs of everyone in your household today and in the future. Area Access helps homeowners evaluate all of these factors during a free in-home evaluation so you can make a confident, informed decision.

A stair lift travels along the staircase and requires the user to transfer in and out of a chair at each landing. The Cibes Ascenda is a true enclosed elevator that carries you and your belongings smoothly between floors. For families looking for a long-term solution, Area Access finds that the Ascenda offers a level of comfort, capacity, and independence that a stair lift simply cannot match.