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Client: CBT Architects Architect: Suffolk Location Client: CBT Architects Architect: Suffolk Location: The Smith, 123 East Dedham Street, South End, Boston, MAAbout the Project: Between the historic streets of Harrison and Albany, the Smith is well-made, expertly curated, and timeless. Designed with the spirit and creativity of the South End, The Smith is a lively hub of neighborly connection.Scope of the Project: Draper crafted four luxurious elevator interiors for The Smith apartments. In order to maximize the durability and the aesthetics of these cabs, we made use of wire mesh for the panels. These cabs also feature a marble tile floor and a stainless steel island ceiling with LED down lights.#TheSmith #LuxuryResidential #ElevatorDesign #InteriorDetail #DesignExecution
Client: The Davis Companies Architect: Elkus Manfr Client: The Davis Companies Architect: Elkus Manfredi Architects General Contractor: Elkus Manfredi & Moody Nolan Location: Omni Boston Seaport Hotel, Boston, MAAbout the Project: Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport is located in the center of the bustling Seaport District, across the street from the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center, steps away from downtown Boston and Boston Harbor, and less than three miles from Boston’s Logan Airport. The AAA Four Diamond Rated hotel boasts 1,054 finely appointed guestrooms, including 52 suites, and 100,000 square feet of flexible function space. Omni Boston Seaport is now the largest hotel in the Seaport neighborhood.Scope of the Project: Draper worked closely with Elkus Manfredi & Moody Nolan to design, fabricate, and install eleven custom elevator cab interiors, custom decorative cladding of two escalators, and a grand stairway. Oxidized bronze, bronze mirror, and Porcelanosa Stone panels line these beautiful cab interiors.#OmniBostonSeaportHotel #HospitalityInteriors #GuestExperience #HotelDesign #DesignBuild
Client: Graduate Hotel Group Architect: Elkus Manf Client: Graduate Hotel Group Architect: Elkus Manfredi & Moody Nolan General Contractor: Elkus Manfredi & Moody Nolan Location: Graduate Hotel, Storrs, CTAbout the Project: Set right in the University of Connecticut campus and an easy walk to the best spots in Storrs, The Graduate is the perfect home base for Husky game days, campus visits, and more. Guest rooms are dressed in classic plaids and Connecticut motifs, celebrating local traditions and the region’s history.Scope of the Project: Two custom elevator interiors. The cabs continue the collegiate theme with plaid wall coverings, painted panels with crown molding, and a paneled dark wood ceiling.#HospitalityInteriors #ElevatorDesign #HotelDesign #CommercialConstruction #CustomElevators
Client: Nuveen Real Estate | CBRE Architect: Spagn Client: Nuveen Real Estate | CBRE Architect: Spagnolo Genesis Architects (SGA) Location: 99 High Street, Boston, MAAbout the Project: This Class A high-rise is one of the most prominent buildings making up Boston’s skyline. Overlooking the Rose Kennedy Greenway, 99 High sits at the epicenter of Boston’s urban core—the gateway to both the Seaport and Financial District—offering tenants access to an unparalleled stream of energy and innovation.Scope of the Project: Draper was contracted by CBRE to modernize the sixteen (16) passenger elevators to wrap up a major lobby reposition project designed by Spagnolo Genesis Architects. This cab design utilized back-painted glass and a wood veneer to match the main lobby. The finishes were complemented by a dry ice acrylic LED back-lit ceiling.#WorkplaceInteriors #WoodFinishes #LobbyDesign #CommercialConstruction #designbuild
Client: National Development & Alexandria Real Est Client: National Development & Alexandria Real Estate Equities Architect: Elkus Manfredi Architects General Contractor: John Moriarty & Associates Elevator Subcontractor: Kone Elevator Location: 15 Necco, Boston, MAAbout the Project: This project is a 300,000 SF life science building in Boston’s Fort Point neighborhood. 15 Necco Street will be fully occupied by Eli Lilly and Company, one of the largest pharmaceutical companies in the world, as the Lilly Institute for Genetic Medicine. The waterfront property, which overlooks Fort Point Channel and the Harborwalk, features a tenant-exclusive rooftop terrace, a publicly accessible lobby and street-level restaurant space, and will include state-of-the-art resiliency and sustainability features. The life science building is targeting LEED Gold Core & Shell, Fitwel Life Science, and WiredScore Platinum certifications.Scope of the Project: Draper outfitted six (6) custom elevator cabs that showcase a glowing acrylic ceiling and brilliant etched glass from Galaxy Glass. Custom bronze rails round out these interiors. In the first floor lobby, Draper also fabricated and installed 1/4″ blade style entrances.#ElevatorDesign #LifeScienceDesign #LabInteriors #InnovationSpaces #custominteriors
Client: DivcoWest Architect: NBBJ General Contract Client: DivcoWest Architect: NBBJ General Contractor: Consigli Elevator Subcontractor: Kone Location: Cambridge Crossing - Parcel H - 450 Water Street, Cambridge, MAAbout the Project: Parcel H is an 11-story science and technology building in the new Cambridge Crossing neighborhood. Located directly in front of the commuter rail with great highway visibility.Scope of the Project: Draper worked with Kone Elevator to outfit their eight (8) brand new elevator cabs with back-coated glass throughout. Both the island ceilings and interior wall panels were made of very distinctive back-painted glass supplied by McGrory Glass.#CambridgeCrossing #LifeScienceDesign #InnovationSpaces #DesignExecution #customelevators
Client: U.S. General Services Administration Archi Client: U.S. General Services Administration Architect: BBIX Elevator Subcontractor: Metro Elevator Location: John Joseph Moakley Courthouse Public Elevators, Boston, MAAbout the Project: The Moakley Courthouse serves as headquarters for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit and the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts. The building houses two appeals courtrooms, 19 district courtrooms, 6 magistrate’s courtrooms, 42 judge’s chambers, a law library, offices for the U.S. attorney, and extensive facilities to support the operations of the federal courts. The total square foot floor area is 750,000 and spans 10 floors. The courthouse sits prominently on the waterfront and is considered to be a vital piece of the development of Boston’s seaport district.Scope of the Project: Draper partnered with Metro Elevator to complete a four (4) car modernization of the public elevators. This project included a very detailed submittal, review, and design process due to the building’s historic significance. Each finish and architectural detail reflects careful thought that meets building code standards, along with tying in details from the building’s original and unique construction. The GSA and courts visited Draper’s facility prior to the installation of the first elevator to review a full-scale mock-up of the elevator cab.#JohnJosephMoakleyCourthouse #ElevatorDesign #InstitutionalInteriors #CommercialConstruction #CustomInteriors
Client: North River Leerink Architect: Gensler Gen Client: North River Leerink Architect: Gensler General Contractor: Consigli Elevator Subcontractor: Otis Elevator Location: 100 Chestnut, Somerville, MAAbout the Project: 100 Chestnut is the signature life science building of North River Leerink’s new Brickbottom District, which opened its doors in 2023. This 200,000 SF LEED Platinum-certified laboratory and office building offers a rare opportunity for pioneering minds to shape Somerville’s next life science hub. 100 Chestnut will be a best-in-class facility that sets the standard for the reimagined Brickbottom District as a 24/& destination where scientific innovation meets wellness. The purpose-built project is designed around green spaces for community gatherings and events, premium food & beverage vendors, and public art installations. Only 7 minutes from Kendall Square, 100 Chestnut is connected to the life science epicenter via the Green Line T and the Community Path.Scope of the Project: The innovative design and lighting highlight the three (3) custom elevators at 100 Chestnut with acoustical wood slat rear walls that feature linear LED back-lighting at the corners. The slat walls match a gorgeous main lobby. The sidewalls and cab front’s swing-operated control fixtures were custom-fabricated using Forms+Surfaces textured stainless steel.#100ChestnutSomerville #LifeScienceDesign #LabInteriors #InnovationSpaces #WoodFinishes LobbyDesign WorkplaceStrategy ScientificWorkspaces InteriorDetail MaterialPalette
Client: DivcoWest Architect: Jacobs Architects Gen Client: DivcoWest Architect: Jacobs Architects General Contractor: John Moriarty & Associates Elevator Subcontractor: ThyssenKrupp Location: Cambridge Crossing Parcel JK - 222 Jacobs StreetAbout the Project: Parcel JK was the first of many buildings to go up in the brand new Cambridge Crossing development. A 43-acre mixed-use, transit-oriented neighborhood located at the intersection of Cambridge, Somerville, and Boston.Scope of the Project: Draper partnered with ThyssenKrupp Elevator to install eight (8) custom elevator cab interiors. Material features include custom slatted wood veneer side walls, textured glass rear walls, and back-painted glass island ceilings.#CommercialDesign #ElevatorDesign #CustomElevators #ModernCraftsmanship #ArchitecturalDetails #LuxuryInteriors #CambridgeSide #InnovativeSpaces
Precision matters — especially in our world. That Precision matters — especially in our world.That’s why we’ve added the xTool MetalFab Laser Welder + CNC Cutter to our lineup. This is one of several new investments focused on improving fabrication accuracy, increasing efficiency, and maintaining the level of quality our projects demand. At Draper, keeping our shop equipped with the latest technology isn’t optional — it’s part of our commitment to doing things the right way.
Most people see the finished elevator. The polish Most people see the finished elevator.The polished panels. The lighting. The details.What they don’t see is everything behind it.This is where it starts.Raw equipment. Heavy tools. Precision work. The kind of machinery that doesn’t care about trends—only accuracy.Every hole, every cut, every adjustment… it all happens here before anything ever makes it into a cab.It’s not glamorous. But it’s the difference between something that looks good… and something that’s built to last.At Draper, the craftsmanship isn’t just in the final product— it’s in every step that leads up to it.#DraperElevatorInteriors #BehindTheScenes #Fabrication #Craftsmanship #BuiltNotBought IndustrialDesign ElevatorDesign Metalwork
Wood slat panels getting ready to head out to a jo Wood slat panels getting ready to head out to a job at 534 Boylston Street. We love working with so many different materials!#elevatorinteriors #woodslatpanels
The $10,000 Elevator Crack That Could Have Been Pr The $10,000 Elevator Crack That Could Have Been PreventedOver the past few months, I’ve been called in to review several projects with the same issue: a broken glass elevator panel.Glass is one of the most beautiful finishes in a cab—it adds depth, reflectivity, and a clean architectural look that’s hard to replicate. But when it breaks, it becomes a major headache.Replacement panels often take 8–10 weeks and can run $100 per square foot before shipping, fabrication, and installation. A small crack can quickly turn into a $10,000 repair.It gets worse with custom back-painted or printed glass. Years later, matching the exact color can be nearly impossible—especially if manufacturers have changed their processes.One facility I reviewed had brand colors printed across every panel. The glass cracked at the handrail mount, and they couldn’t recreate a perfect match. What should’ve been a repair turned into a much bigger problem—all of it avoidable with one simple design decision:Separate the glass at the handrail elevation.A thin stainless steel accent panel can divide the glass into two sections. From normal viewing height, it’s almost invisible—but it dramatically reduces risk.In another case, a 48” x 102” panel (34+ sq ft) had a 2” crack in the corner—making the entire panel unusable. If it had been split at the handrail, only ~9 sq ft would need replacement.Mounting handrails through full-height glass is possible—but requires careful planning: • Every drilled hole is a stress point • High-traffic buildings increase impact risk • Tenants move carts, bikes, furniture • Handrails must never contact glass, even if loosenedGlass is a stunning material—just make sure it’s designed to last.— Jared Giblin, President Draper Elevator Interiors
Cambridge Crossing | Parcel G | 350 Water Street Cambridge Crossing | Parcel G | 350 Water Street🏢 About the Project: Parcel G is a 510,000 square foot 14 story building in the new Cambridge crossing development. It features 15’ floor to floor heights, virtually column free spaces, and premium high way visibility for branding opportunities.📐 Scope of Project: After completing fit outs with Thyssen and Kone Draper partnered with another major elevator company Otis installing nine (9) elevator cab interiors at Parcel G. The six (6) passenger elevators feature a matching rear wall to the surround lobby wall panels in the elevator vestibule. When the center opening doors separate there is a seamless transition with the cab interior panels.#draperelevatorinteriors #labelevator #cambridgeMA
A look behind the scenes at a custom elevator cab A look behind the scenes at a custom elevator cab currently taking shape in our shop.Architectural wood molding brings a level of warmth and craftsmanship you don’t always see inside an elevator—but when incorporated thoughtfully, it adds character and depth to the entire interior. From detailed shop drawings to carefully milled trim profiles, every element is designed and built to fit the cab perfectly.Stay tuned to see this one come together.#ElevatorDesign #ElevatorInteriors #CustomMillwork #ArchitecturalDetail #WoodMolding #DesignProcess #BehindTheScenes #Craftsmanship #InteriorArchitecture #DraperElevatorInteriors
After completing the modernization of the four pub After completing the modernization of the four public elevators at the John Joseph Moakley United States Courthouse, Draper was invited back to develop design concepts for the judges’ elevators.Following a behind-the-scenes tour of the courtrooms and learning the history behind many of the building’s architectural details, we created and presented three cab concepts inspired by the courthouse’s heritage and design language.These elevators will transport federal judges before and after presiding over some of the nation’s most significant cases—so the design and craftsmanship needed to reflect that responsibility.#DraperElevatorInteriors #ElevatorDesign #ElevatorInteriors #CustomElevators #ArchitecturalDesign
Every elevator interior we create is built by hand Every elevator interior we create is built by hand, right here in Massachusetts. From the first weld to the final install, our team brings decades of experience and an obsession with precision to every project.No shortcuts. No cookie-cutter solutions. Just skilled craftspeople who know that the details you never notice are the ones that matter most. This is what happens when you combine old-school craftsmanship with new-school technology. This is Draper.#ElevatorInteriors #Craftsmanship #CustomFabrication #MadeInMassachusetts #manufacturingbehindthescenes
Did you know? Woven wall fabrics are one of the m Did you know?Woven wall fabrics are one of the most durable finish options for elevator interiors—ideal for high-traffic environments where performance matters as much as design.At The Benjamin Residences, existing elevator interiors were failing after just a few years of use. With strict weight limitations in place, Draper specified @chilewich woven wall fabric alongside decorative metals and lightweight mirrors to deliver six custom elevator interiors that match the lobby aesthetic and stand up to everyday use.Want to see—and feel—the difference? The Draper showroom features a wide range of woven wall fabric samples so designers, consultants, and owners can experience the materials firsthand before specifying.
A fresh look for the elevator interior at 2 Batter A fresh look for the elevator interior at 2 Batterymarch Park, Quincy.This cab renovation replaces the original finishes with a lighter palette, updated wall panels, improved lighting, and refined detailing—creating a brighter, more contemporary ride experience.Thoughtful updates that elevate everyday use.#BeforeAndAfter #ElevatorInteriors #CabRenovation #CommercialBuildings #DraperElevatorInteriors
Before ➝ After A complete elevator interior refre Before ➝ AfterA complete elevator interior refresh at 1 Harbor Street, transforming the existing elevator interior into a brighter, more modern space with updated materials, cleaner lines, and a more refined overall experience.Proud to have partnered with Abel Elevator Consulting (abelelevator.com) on this project, with CBRE as the client.Because the ride matters as much as the destination.#BeforeAndAfter #ElevatorInteriors #CommercialDesign #BostonBuildings #BuildingModernization DraperElevatorInteriors CBRE AbelElevatorConsulting
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