Individual elevator Solutions 
for exceptional architecture
 

Some projects do not follow a standard path.
They are shaped by a vision, by a strong design ambition, and by the collaboration of many stakeholders: architects, designers, consultants, elevator contractors, operators and end clients.

This is where SCHAEFER Bespoke Projects comes in.

We develop and realize tailor-made operating and display elements for elevators that are not understood as isolated components, but as part of a larger architectural concept.

This is not about catalogue variants. And it is not only about creating one individual product. It is about professionally supporting demanding projects — from the first idea and material discussions to precise, technically sound and standards-compliant implementation.

When standard is not enough
 

Bespoke Projects begin where conventional product logic ends.

In high-end architectural projects, elevator components have to do more than function. They need to integrate into spaces, materials, lighting concepts, surfaces and user experiences. They must meet technical requirements while supporting the architectural idea.

This may include:

• individual car and landing operating panels
• specific button, display and lighting solutions
• custom surfaces, materials and engravings
• coordinated design lines for individual elevators or complete elevator groups
• solutions for hotels, headquarters, private residences, cultural buildings, infrastructure projects or representative real estate
• components precisely aligned with architecture, interior design and brand identity

A Bespoke Project is therefore not a linear ordering process.
It is a collaborative development process.

We translate visions 
into feasible solutions
 

Architects and designers think in images, materials, proportions, lighting moods and spatial relationships. Elevator contractors, consultants and manufacturers need to translate these visions into technical, standards-compliant and durable solutions.

SCHAEFER connects both worlds.

We understand the design perspective and master the technical implementation. We do not only think in components, but in application scenarios. Not only in functions, but in impact. Not only in feasibility, but in long-term quality.

Our ambition is clear:
We make complex requirements manageable and create solutions that are visually compelling, technically reliable and ready for precise production.

Developed in close coordination 
with all stakeholders
 

In Bespoke Projects, solutions evolve step by step. Initial ideas are refined. Materials are reviewed. Shapes, surfaces, lighting, operating logic and technical requirements are aligned with each other.

This requires clear communication and strong visual decision-making tools.

Depending on the project, we work with:

• sketches and initial design concepts
• moodboards and material references
• surface and color coordination
• technical drawings
• renderings and visualizations
• product and detail photography
• samples and prototypes
• documentation from engineering and production
• videos and visual project updates

This creates a shared basis for decisions — between architects, end clients, operators, consultants, elevator contractors and component manufacturers.

The Bespoke project landing page
 

For selected Bespoke Projects, we can create a dedicated, confidential project landing page.

This page brings together all relevant visual and content-related information for the respective project in one place. It documents the development process, shows current project stages and makes options easier to understand and compare.

The project landing page may include:

• project description and design objectives
• moodboards and material worlds
• product visualizations and renderings
• technical drawings and layouts
• photos of samples, details and production steps
• comparisons of different options
• videos and production impressions
• coordinated interim stages and final solutions
• where available: renderings of the building, the elevator installation or other architectural elements

The page is access-protected and can only be viewed by authorized users with dedicated login credentials.

A tool for better project coordination
 

The Bespoke project landing page is more than a presentation platform. It is a working tool for demanding project communication.

Architects and consultants can use it to discuss the current development stage with end clients, operators or other project stakeholders. Options can be compared visually. Decisions become more transparent. Coordination becomes more concrete.

At the same time, the page creates a high-quality documentation of the project — from the first idea to the final implementation.

Upon agreement, approved images, videos or visualizations can also be used for additional purposes, such as presentations, trade fairs, lectures, internal documentation or the client’s own project communication.

Why SCHAEFER is 
the right partner
 

Bespoke Projects require more than flexibility. They require experience, technical understanding, manufacturing expertise and the willingness to truly engage with a project.

SCHAEFER brings together the key capabilities needed for this kind of work.

We develop and manufacture operating and display elements for elevators with a high degree of in-house production depth. We know the technical requirements of the elevator industry. We understand standards, interfaces, materials, operating logic and long-lasting product quality.

At the same time, we do not see individual requirements as a disruption of standard processes, but as the starting point for better solutions.

Our strength lies in the combination of technology, quality, design understanding and collaborative project work.

In other words:
We create clarity where projects become complex.

What kind of projects is Bespoke suitable for?
 

Bespoke Projects are particularly suited to projects with high design, representative or technical requirements.

Typical fields of application include:

• premium hotels
• corporate headquarters
• luxury residential buildings and private residences
• museums, cultural and educational buildings
• high-end retail and hospitality projects
• airports, railway stations and infrastructure projects
• landmark buildings
• modernizations with a strong architectural ambition
• elevator groups with a consistent design concept

The decisive factor is not project size alone.
The decisive factor is the level of ambition.

Example landing pages
 

To give you a clear impression of the structure and impact of a Bespoke project landing page, we present selected example pages here.

The examples show how ideas, materials, options, technical details and final solutions can be visually prepared and documented.

Breaking new ground together
 

Bespoke Projects are not created through standard answers.
They are created by listening, understanding, developing and implementing with precision.

If your project requires a solution that does not yet exist, we would be pleased to discuss the next step with you.

SCHAEFER Bespoke Projects
We break new ground to move you skywards.