Cibes Ascenda Shaftless Home Elevator
Morning Star Elevator installs the Cibes Ascenda, a luxury shaftless residential elevator from Cibes Symmetry, built for two-story Colorado homes where space, design, and accessibility all matter.
A Residential Elevator Designed Around Your Home, Not the Other Way Around
The Cibes Ascenda is a shaftless home elevator that travels between two floors through a compact opening in the floor, with no pit, no machine room, and no traditional hoistway required. Its all-glass cabin, automatic saloon doors, and premium standard features make it one of the most design-forward residential elevator solutions available today, and its minimal construction requirements make it one of the most practical for existing homes. Whether you’re planning ahead for long-term accessibility or looking for a luxury home elevator installation that fits a tight footprint, the Ascenda delivers on both counts.
Morning Star Elevator installs the Cibes Ascenda for homeowners, builders, and architects across Colorado, handling every step from structural evaluation and plan coordination to installation and long-term service.
What Makes the Cibes Ascenda the Right Choice
The Ascenda combines award-winning design with a fully loaded standard feature set and one of the smallest footprints available in a residential elevator. It’s built for two-story homes that need reliable, beautiful vertical access without a major construction project.
All-Glass Design That Complements Any Interior
The Ascenda’s all-glass cabin and mast give it an open, light-filled presence that feels like a design feature rather than a utility addition. Morning Star Elevator installs it with automatic saloon doors, a mirror ceiling, and soft LED lighting included as standard.
Every Premium Feature Included as Standard
The Ascenda arrives fully loaded, with a fold-down seat, handrail controls, wireless remote fobs for each landing, an emergency phone, and a mirror ceiling all included from the start. No upgrades required.
No Pit. No Machine Room. Minimal Construction.
The Ascenda’s pitless, shaftless design requires only a compact floor opening and low overhead clearance. Morning Star Elevator can install it in most existing homes that couldn’t accommodate a traditional residential elevator system.
Fast Installation With Minimal Disruption
Because the Ascenda arrives as a ready-made system, Morning Star Elevator can typically complete installation in one to two days, with no hoistway to frame, no pit to excavate, and no walls to open.
Wheelchair Accessible in XL Configuration
Available in four sizes, S through XL, the Ascenda XL is designed to accommodate wheelchair users and includes an open-through door option. Morning Star Elevator can help you determine the right size for your household and accessibility goals.
Built to ASME Safety Standards
Every Cibes Ascenda meets ASME A17.1 Section 5.3 standards and includes obstruction sensors, an emergency stop, battery-powered emergency lowering, and a manual lowering backup as standard equipment.
Plan Your Cibes Ascenda Installation With Morning Star Elevator
Morning Star Elevator’s licensed technicians handle every step of the process, from site evaluation and sizing to installation and long-term service. Reach out today to confirm whether the Ascenda is the right fit for your home and get clear next steps for your project.
Colorado’s Cibes Ascenda Installation Experts
Since 1988, Morning Star Elevator has supported homeowners, builders, and architects across Colorado with installations built on technical accuracy and clear communication. As a certified Cibes Symmetry dealer, our licensed technicians know the Ascenda from the ground up, reviewing your home’s structure, confirming floor opening requirements, and ensuring every installation meets Colorado code. And our relationship doesn’t end at installation. Morning Star Elevator’s maintenance program provides routine safety checks, mechanical service, and responsive repair support so your Ascenda continues to perform exactly as it should for years to come.
Cibes Ascenda Technical Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
| Installation | Indoor |
| Rated Load | 770 lobs |
| Speed | 30 FPM |
| Max Travel 168” (14 ft) | 168” (14 ft) |
| Max Stops | 2 |
| Drive System | Screw |
| Machine Room | Not required |
| Lift Pit | 0” |
| Minimum Headroom | 92” |
| Motor Power | 3.8 HP |
| Power Supply | 230 V, 60 Hz, Single Phase |
| Controls | Hold-to-run / Constant pressure |
| Door Configuration | Same side or straight through (XL) |
| Standards | ASME A17/1 Section 5.3 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the Cibes Ascenda compare to a traditional home elevator?
The Ascenda is a shaftless system that requires far less construction than a traditional home elevator, with no hoistway, no pit, and no machine room. It’s the better fit for existing two-story homes where a full hoistway isn’t practical, while traditional systems are generally the right call for three or more floors or higher passenger loads.
Is the Cibes Ascenda a good option for aging in place?
It’s one of the best. The intuitive hold-to-run controls, fold-down seat, and optional XL configuration make it well-suited for home accessibility needs, and the minimal construction requirement means families don’t have to wait for a major renovation to make their home safer.
What other small-footprint home elevators does Morning Star Elevator install?
The Ascenda is one of several small footprint home elevator options Morning Star Elevator carries. Depending on your layout and needs, alternatives like the Cibes Primo or a pneumatic vacuum elevator may also be worth considering. We help you compare options during your initial consultation.
