A luxury residential elevator designed to be seen, not hidden. The Asterix brings dramatic LED lighting and warm factory-finished wood veneer into a compact, Made-in-the-USA lift that becomes the focal point of your home.
Most elevators are designed to disappear. The Symmetry Asterix isn’t. It’s built for the homeowner who wants their elevator to do what a statement staircase or a custom kitchen island does; stop you in your tracks.
The defining feature is the LED light portal. Step inside, and you’re surrounded by light; a halo rings the call button before you even enter. This isn’t an adjustable ambient setting, it’s a deliberate, dramatic design choice that creates a sensory experience no spec sheet can fully capture. At Area Access, we carry the Asterix because it’s the rare elevator that earns its place as a design feature, not just a convenience. Paired with your choice of factory-finished wood veneer, this home elevator sits at the intersection of contemporary and traditional in a way that feels genuinely original.
Schedule a design consultation with the Area Access team and we’ll walk you through your options, from drive system to wood species to configuration.
Buying a luxury residential elevator is a long-term decision, and the company you work with matters as much as the product you choose. Area Access has been installing and servicing home elevators across Virginia for over 30 years. We’re the authorized Cibes Symmetry dealer in the region, and our team knows this product inside and out, from initial design consultation through installation and every service call after.
We’re not a showroom that hands you off to a third-party installer. Our technicians handle the full process, and we stand behind the work with ongoing service and support from our Richmond, Norfolk, and Manassas locations.
What’s the difference between the Symmetry Asterix and the Symmetry Dream?
The Dream is a fully custom elevator designed to disappear into a specifically planned space. It arrives unfinished so it can be stained on-site to match custom millwork exactly. The Asterix arrives factory-finished with four wood species and four stain options. It’s designed to stand out rather than blend in, and the factory-finish process makes it faster and more predictable to specify. If you’re retrofitting an existing high-end home and want the elevator to become a focal point, the Asterix is typically the right fit.
Can the Asterix be installed in an existing home?
Yes. The 6-inch minimum pit depth and low headroom requirement are specifically designed to minimize structural disruption in homes that weren’t built around an elevator shaft. Every installation is different, though; our team will walk through your home’s specific constraints during a consultation.
How long does installation take?
Timelines depend on the scope of any structural prep required. We’ll give you a realistic picture of what to expect for your specific situation during your design consultation.
Does Area Access handle the full installation?
Yes. Area Access manages the full process from design consultation through installation and ongoing service across Virginia. We’re the authorized Cibes Symmetry dealer in the region.
