Route and gradient
Length, slope, possible changes in alignment and the number of stops are established from the terrain.
Access on sloping ground · Designed and made in Nice
Inclined lifts for sloping sites
Developed by our in-house team, fabricated in our workshop and installed by people who know the project.
Inclined lifts for private villas, residential buildings and public sites, developed around the terrain, stations, cabin and architectural setting.
- Since 1979Family-run in Nice
- One-off fabricationMade in our Ginestière workshop
- Installed by usThrough to final testing and adjustment
The project
Designed for its setting, use and architecture.
An inclined lift carries a cabin along a guided track to connect useful levels on sloping ground. The expression private funicular is widely used, but does not always describe the same technical system; the appropriate solution is established during the study.
F. Labbé develops the route, stations, cabin and infrastructure around the topography, patterns of use, site access and existing architecture.
What we resolve
The decisions that define the finished work.
Cabin and access
Capacity, doors, glazing and arrival positions are adapted to the people and property.
Architectural integration
Stations, track and cabin finishes are composed with the building and landscape.
Long-term operation
Installation, commissioning, technical access and maintenance are considered as one continuing service.
F. Labbé projects
Work made by our Nice workshop.
Open a photograph to look more closely at the materials, details and finishes.
Applications
For private, professional and public projects.
Design and installation are adapted to the building, its users and the site conditions recorded during the survey.
Private villas and estates
Condominiums and apartment buildings
Hotels and hillside resorts
Municipal and public sites
Our involvement
From site survey to final handover.
Site information feeds into the fabrication drawings, then stays with the workshop and installation team.
Feasibility study
We review levels, route, access, obstacles, intended use and the first site information.
Design and coordination
The cabin, track, stations, civil interfaces, controls and safety requirements are developed.
Manufacture and site preparation
Equipment is produced while foundations, approaches and technical provisions are coordinated.
Installation and maintenance
The lift is installed, commissioned and followed through an appropriate maintenance programme.
Frequently asked questions
Useful points before an initial assessment.
What information is useful for a first inclined-lift discussion?+
The address, approximate height difference, levels to connect, intended users, photographs and any site or topographical drawings are a useful start.
Is an inclined lift the same as a funicular?+
Not necessarily. The terms are often mixed in everyday language, but the technical system and applicable framework are defined for each project.
Can an inclined lift serve several stops?+
It can be considered. The number and position of stations depend on the route, use, technical solution and site constraints.
Related expertise
Other work often developed alongside this project.
Moving structures
One-off rotating platforms, moving glazed walls, pool structures and mechanical metalwork developed for demanding architectural projects.
Metal footbridges
Purpose-designed steel and stainless-steel footbridges for villas, landscaped sites, buildings and public spaces.
Railings & balustrades
Bespoke balustrades, guardrails and handrails in steel, stainless steel, glass and wrought iron for terraces, stairs, balconies and pools.
Your enquiry
Tell our team about the project.
We can begin with an architect’s package or a few straightforward details.
- Location and approximate dimensions
- Intended use and known constraints
- Photographs, sketches or drawings
+33 4 92 29 55 88F. Labbé workshop · Nice