The vast majority of heritage buildings, such as churches, museums or other historical sites are not accessible. Often because they were built long before there was such a thing as building regulations and “access for all”.
When a building is listed, there are many rules and regulations that must be followed – also when working to increase accessibility. Often the requirements for establishing ramps are that you are not allowed to make visible structural changes to the building. This can present challenges in finding a safe fixed solution.
At Excellent Systems, we have worked for many years to create accessibility for all in historic and listed sites, buildings, churches, staircases, etc.
See some of our solutions below, and contact us for a no obligation chat about your specific challenge. Together we’ll find the right, gentle and environmentally friendly solution.
Excellent Systems has many years of experience in gentle ramp solutions. The installations are very popular, do not damage or affect the area they are installed in and are in demand all over the world. Over the years, we have increased the accessibility of many historical sites – most often with one of the 4 solutions below.
Not sure which solution is right for your needs? You are welcome to contact us.
Venice, Italy is one of the most visited places in the world. It is estimated that up to 30 million tourists visit Venice every year.
Not all visitors are easy on their feet and are challenged by the many stairs leading up to St. Mark’s Square. Like much else in the Italian city, the stairs are historic and worthy of preservation. A ramp solution must therefore be gentle.
With custom ramps from Excellent Systems, there is accessibility for all in the historic square, and the durable ramps can handle the heavy traffic. If one of the parts of the ramp becomes worn out by the many visitors, the ramp can easily be repaired by replacing the individual worn parts.
Looking for a similar solution? Contact us for a chat about solutions for stairs.
The church at Royal Holloway University of London was completed in 1886 in England. The beautiful building was therefore built long before there was a focus on creating access for all. This creates some challenges for people with walking difficulties and wheelchair users who want to visit and use the church.
Excellent Systems’ ramp modules are here adapted to the shape of the church and the variation of levels. With such an indoor solution, it is possible for the university to install a ramp without damaging or altering the building’s structure. Gentle solutions are something we weigh heavily in our work.
Therefore, with a solution from Excellent Systems, you do not break regulations regarding improvements to a listed building.
Need to improve accessibility inside a listed building? Contact us.
Hornslet church dates back to 1310, but is probably older. The church has since been extended several times. However, it has not been made accessible to people with walking difficulties or wheelchair users.
To increase accessibility for elderly and disabled people, Excellent Systems has designed a series of small doorstep ramps that can be extended and removed as needed.
The ramps are lightweight and easy to lay out when needed. We produce the ramps in non-toxic and recyclable plastic and are happy to take back used parts to grind and recycle into new products.
Contact us for more information on gentle doorstep solutions.
The cemetery island of San Michele in Venice is no ordinary place. Among many others, composer Igor Stravinsky and Russian ballet impresario Serge Diaghilev are buried here.
To improve access for pallbearers, staff, gardeners and the disabled, the cemetery has chosen to install Excellent Systems’ ramps, which are installed gently and without damaging the centuries-old buildings and paths.
The ramp is slip-resistant, making it more comfortable to walk up the ramp for both pedestrians and wheelchair users.
Looking for an outdoor solution for a historic building or location? Contact us.
All solutions from Excellent Systems are designed and manufactured at our own factory in Djursland, Denmark. The elements consist of polyethylene plastic, which is easy to use and adapt to the specific area you are looking for a solution for. Polyethylene is 100% non-toxic and does not release any color, scent or waste products into the environment they are installed in.
You can read more about the material, we use here, as well as see our overview of certificates and testsof the elements here.
Need help finding the right solution for your needs?
Contact us on +45 8637 7133 or send us an email.
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