Current
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Existing Panel
In service · Original fixture
- Worn black caps, visible discoloration
- Faded numerals, partially illegible
- Uneven illumination across buttons
- Dated look, inconsistent with lobby finish
Capital Improvement · Vertical Transportation
A refined first impression, from lobby to penthouse.
Our elevator cab fixtures are the most-touched surfaces in the building. This proposal refurbishes the operating panels across all nine elevators — and the Board is asked to choose between two finish options: Option A with engraved metal numerals, or Option B with high-contrast black numerals.
01The Choice
Current · Option A · Option BOption A
Engraved metal
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Engraved Metal Numerals
Minimalist · Tone-on-tone
- Numerals engraved into the button face — same metal tone
- Soft, refined hospitality-grade appearance
- Lets the brushed stainless finish lead visually
- Best for an understated luxury aesthetic
Option B
Black numerals
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High-Contrast Black Numerals
Legible · ADA-friendly
- Filled black numerals on the brushed face
- Highest readability for all residents and guests
- Strongest visibility for low-light or aging vision
- Best for everyday practical usability
02Why it matters
Shared benefits — both options
i.
Presentation
The cab is the first interior space every visitor sees after the lobby. A refreshed panel restores the cohesive luxury finish residents associate with the property.
ii.
Legibility & ADA
Recessed buttons with engraved numerals and integrated Braille meet current accessibility standards and eliminate the readability issues on the existing caps.
iii.
Durability
Stainless face plate and sealed button assemblies are rated for high-traffic commercial use — significantly longer service life than the current plastic caps.
03At a glance
Specification — All Three| Attribute | Current Panel | Option A · Engraved | Option B · Black |
|---|---|---|---|
| Face plate | Painted / aged steel | Brushed 304 stainless | Brushed 304 stainless |
| Buttons | Black plastic, surface mount | Recessed metal halo | Recessed metal halo |
| Numeral finish | Adhesive — fading | Engraved metal, tone-on-tone | Filled black, high-contrast |
| Readability | Poor — worn | Good in normal light | Excellent — all conditions |
| Visual aesthetic | Dated | Understated, hospitality | Clean, utility-clear |
| Illumination | Incandescent / uneven | Uniform LED halo | Uniform LED halo |
| Braille / ADA | Partial — worn | Full — integrated | Full — integrated |
| Access control | Lenel S2 reader (existing) | Lenel S2 retained | Lenel S2 retained |
| Unit price | — | $4.15 / button | $4.15 / button |
| Expected service life | End of useful life | 15+ years | 15+ years |
04Cost Breakdown
Pricing identical for both options
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| Line Item | Qty | Unit | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full-service elevators (8 cabs × 30 buttons) | 240 | $4.15 | $996.00 |
| Service elevator (1 cab × 8 buttons) | 8 | $4.15 | $33.20 |
| Buttons — Total Quantity | 248 | — | — |
| Total Parts Cost | 248 | $4.15 | $1,029.20 |
Parts only · Excludes labor, freight, and panel refurbishment