Home elevators in Vinhomes Global Gate (Co Loa): what to choose for 5-storey townhouses and 4-storey villas
Vinhomes Global Gate (Co Loa, Dong Anh, Hanoi) has many terraced townhouses and low-rise villas. In a 4 – 5 storey house, a home elevator is almost essential when elderly people or young children live there. This article sums up how to choose an elevator for each house type, based on ASAHI's survey and installation experience in Global Gate.
1. What is special about low-rise homes in Global Gate
According to published information on the Thinh Vuong low-rise sub-zone, townhouses there have 5 storeys on plots of about 62.5 – 290 m², while semi-detached and detached villas have 4 storeys. The actual storeys and dimensions of each house still need to be checked against its approved design drawings and current condition.
- 5-storey townhouses: narrow frontage, deep plan, staircase usually in the middle. The elevator must be compact and sit right next to the stair core.
- 4-storey villas: larger floor plates; owners usually care about the look of the cabin and landing doors and where the elevator sits in the hall.
2. 5-storey townhouses: how to choose
- Number of stops: count every living floor, the roof floor and the stair tower if you need roof access. Each extra stop adds a landing door and affects the cost.
- Capacity: a 250 – 450 kg home elevator suits most townhouses. If someone uses a wheelchair, choose a cabin wide enough for the wheelchair and a companion. See choosing capacity and cabin size.
- Shaft position: next to the staircase to make use of the service core, away from bedheads to limit noise. See reducing noise and vibration in townhouse elevators.
3. 4-storey villas: looks and space first
Villas can use a glass-shaft or aluminium-frame elevator as an architectural feature, or a masonry shaft with cabin and landing doors finished to match the interior. You can browse cabin and landing door designs in the design library and see villa elevator ideas.
4. Under construction or already finished
- Under construction: the best time to fix the shaft size, pit depth and top-floor height. See pit and overhead for home elevators and townhouse structure with an elevator.
- Finished and lived in: an aluminium-frame, counterweight-free or screw-drive (shallow pit) elevator can still be installed. See elevators for renovated homes.
5. Talk to the management board before work starts
Before installation, ask the estate management board about construction registration, permitted working hours and the route for delivering equipment. Rules can differ by sub-zone and change over time, so ask directly for the latest information. The elevator company uses this to plan delivery and installation.
6. Meet ASAHI engineers right in Global Gate
ASAHI has an office at Thoi Dai 1-02, Vinhomes Global Gate, Co Loa. Bring your drawings or photos of the planned elevator position and an engineer will advise on the elevator line, cabin size and finishes, then book a shaft survey at your home. Please call the hotline 0988 621 262 before you come. See what to prepare for an office visit or book an appointment.
Frequently asked questions
What capacity suits a 5-storey townhouse in Global Gate?
Most townhouses use a 250 – 450 kg home elevator. The exact capacity depends on the shaft size, number of users and wheelchair needs, and is calculated by the engineer after the survey.
Can an elevator be installed in a finished house?
Yes. An aluminium-frame, counterweight-free or shallow-pit screw-drive elevator limits structural work. A survey is needed to choose the right option.
Where is the ASAHI office in Global Gate?
Thoi Dai 1-02, Vinhomes Global Gate, Co Loa, Hanoi. Please call the hotline 0988 621 262 first so the engineer for your area is there.
- Thinh Vuong – low-rise sub-zone in Vinhomes Global Gate (CafeLand, Vietnamese)
- QCVN 32:2018/BLDTBXH – occupational safety for home elevators (Vietnamese)
This article is for general reference. Figures for each project follow the site survey and the lift supplier's drawings; regulations may be updated, so owners should check the original texts.
Engineers who survey and install home lifts at Vinhomes Ocean Park and Vinhomes Global Gate.
