At the Alexander Residence, Patton Contracting took on the challenge of adding full accessibility without disrupting the character of this coastal home by adding a custom home elevator addition. What could have been a purely functional upgrade instead became a seamless architectural enhancement that feels like it was always part of the original structure.

From collaborating with local officials to designing a custom structural addition, this home addition project blends thoughtful planning, precise execution, and refined finish work to create an elevator space that is elegant, comfortable, and enduring.

Exterior Elevator Addition Before & After Results

What was once a blank exterior wall is now a fully integrated elevator tower that looks like it was always part of the Alexander home. From the early construction phase to the finished exterior, this project shows how thoughtful design and precise execution can turn a functional requirement into an architectural feature.

The new elevator addition aligns cleanly with the home’s rooflines and siding patterns, preserving the original coastal character while adding a bold, purposeful vertical element. Finished in crisp white vertical siding, the tower creates a subtle contrast against the home’s shingle exterior, giving it a clean, modern look without feeling out of place.

The transformation highlights Patton Contracting’s ability to take a highly technical structural addition and deliver a result that feels natural, balanced, and visually refined, all while providing the homeowners with safe, reliable accessibility between floors.

Interior Elevator Addition Before & After Results

Inside the Alexander Residence, the goal was simple but demanding: make the elevator feel like it had always been there. What began as a structural opening and unfinished framing was transformed into a refined interior space that blends seamlessly with the home’s existing layout and finishes.

Every detail was carefully considered, from trim profiles and wall textures to paint tones and transitions between rooms. The elevator entryways were designed to mirror the surrounding doors and millwork so nothing feels out of place or added on. Even the flow of the rooms was preserved, ensuring the new vertical access point enhances daily living rather than disrupting it.

The finished result is an interior that feels cohesive, comfortable, and original to the home, proving that accessibility and elegant design can exist together without compromise.