Ascenda Elevator
Bring two-story accessibility into your home with the Ascenda Elevator, a shaftless home elevator from Cibes Symmetry that installs in days, needs no shaft and no pit, and preserves the floor plan you already have.
Two-Story Mobility Without the Shaft or Pit
The Ascenda Elevator is a shaftless home elevator designed to travel between two floors through a single-floor opening, with no hoistway, no machine room, and a 0-inch pit requirement. It carries up to 770 lbs at 30 FPM across a maximum 14-foot rise, runs on Cibes Symmetry’s EcoSilent 2.0 screw drive, and operates indoors using a hold-to-run control system that’s intuitive for everyday users. American Elevator installs the Ascenda across Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina, handling specs, permitting, installation, and state inspection with the same in-house team from start to finish.
Get the Full Ascenda Specs and Technical Drawings
The Ascenda is built in four cab sizes (S, M, L, and XL) with multiple door and rail configurations, so we can match the platform to your floor plan rather than the other way around. Everything your project requires, from platform dimensions and hatch cut-out sizes to finish options and technical drawings, is available for download below.
Why Architects and Homeowners Choose American Elevator for the Symmetry Dream
American Elevator has installed home accessibility equipment across Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina since 1997. We’re a Cibes Symmetry partner, and every Ascenda Elevator installation is handled by employed, state-licensed technicians who service what they install.
Specialized Knowledge of Shaftless Systems
The Ascenda’s screw drive, hold-to-run controls, hatch system, and single-floor opening design call for a different planning approach than a traditional shaft system. Our team handles platform sizing, headroom verification (92 inches minimum), three-point anchoring, electrical placement, and finish coordination so the small footprint of the Ascenda integrates cleanly into your space.
In-House Installation, No Subcontractors
The same team that meets you during consultation handles the installation and stays your point of contact for service afterward. There’s no handoff to a third-party crew, and that continuity matters when you’re investing in a system you’ll use every day.
Suwanee Showroom Access
You can ride the Ascenda Elevator and compare it to other Cibes Symmetry models at our working Suwanee showroom before making a decision. For most homeowners, seeing the system in person clarifies fit and finish questions that a brochure can’t answer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Ascenda really require no shaft and no pit?
Yes. The Ascenda is a home elevator with no shaft required, traveling through a single floor opening cut between two floors and resting on the lower level with a 0-inch pit requirement. It’s the two-story home elevator that installs where traditional shaft systems can’t. There’s no hoistway construction and no machine room. When the elevator is at the lower landing, a self-closing safety hatch covers the upper-floor opening so the space stays walkable. We confirm headroom (92-inch minimum), three anchor points, and electrical access during the site evaluation before any work begins.
How long does Ascenda Elevator installation take?
Once site preparation is complete, most Ascenda installations are operational within two to three days. Total project timeline depends on permitting, the floor opening or mezzanine work, and electrical readiness. Because we handle the entire installation in-house, timing stays tight and you’re informed at every phase.
Is the Ascenda safe for an aging parent or someone with limited mobility?
Yes. The Ascenda is engineered as a residential elevator for aging in place, built to satisfy ASME A17.1 Section 5.3. Hold-to-run operation means the lift only moves while the button is pressed, which gives the user direct control of every motion. The system also includes top and bottom safety pans that stop travel instantly if anything is in the way, an emergency stop button, a fold-down seat with 330 lb capacity, two wireless remotes, a two-way emergency phone with Ascenda App alerts, battery lowering operation for power outages, and a Manual Lowering System for redundant emergency descent.