Photo Contest 2024

Photo Contest 2024

Twelfth annual photography competition showcases the art of VT. 

Once again, ELEVATOR WORLD’s annual photo contest received an impressive number of submissions, which garnered thousands of votes on the EW website. Our team of expert judges had their work cut out for them as they poured over the many deserving entries in 11 categories. Ultimately, this year’s winning images depict the multifaceted world of vertical transportation (VT) with striking artistic flair. 

In the City Skylines and Tall Buildings category, we see stunning vistas from Baku, Azerbaijan, and Vancouver, Canada, as well as high-rises in NYC and Atlanta, Georgia. Winners from the Elevators/Lifts, Commercial and Elevators/Lifts, Private Residence categories highlight how lifts can be designed to blend seamlessly into any background — often adding to the aesthetic appeal of a space. Three colorful, imaginative shots were chosen from the Escalators and Moving Walks category, with an image named “Stairway to Heaven” taking first place. We were delighted to see quite a few new names among the winning photographers, and it’s interesting to note that the metadata for several of these photos indicate that they were taken on smartphones. As one elevator mechanic noted with his submission, VT professionals are often given access to extraordinary and unique views. Please enjoy the winning photographs from the EW 2024 Photo Contest, and consider submitting your own snapshots next year!   


City Skylines & Tall Buildings

TK Test Tower
“TK Test Tower” in Atlanta, Georgia; photo by Evan Christoff
City in Rain
“City in Rain”; view of Baku, Azerbaijan, from the Haydar Aliyev Center on a rainy day; photo by Nurlan Tahirli
Ctflight
“Ctflight”; view from the sea of the old and new skyline of Baku, including the recently completed Crescent Mall, undergoing construction in the photo; by Nurlan Tahirli

Honorable Mentions

Empire State Building
“Empire State Building”; The Empire State Building on a beautiful sunny day in NYC. The building has 73 elevators that were mechanically operated until 2011, when they became automatic; photo by Kimberly Thomas
Vancouver scenic photos
“Vancouver scenic photos”; One of the perks of being an elevator mechanic is seeing views like this; by Jason Blatchford

Elevator Company Factories/Facilities

Alamex Elevator warehouse change
“Alamex Elevator warehouse change”; photo by Elevadores Alamex

Honorable Mention

VANTAGE in Puerto Rico
“Vantage in Puerto Rico”; photo by Jose Rios

Elevator/Lifts (Commercial)

A point of view
“A point of view”; photo by Marius Paraipan

Honorable Mention

Harmony between traditional beauty and modern technology
“Harmony between traditional beauty and modern technology”; Mahmoud Saed Mall, located in Jeddah City, Saudi Arabia, is a shopping complex designed to harmonize traditional beauty and modern technology. The Sigma panoramic elevators maintain the dignity of the building, while showing a luxurious image; photo by Sherlie Kim

Elevator/Lifts (Private Residence)

Vacation Vibes
“Vacation Vibes”; photo by Dijana Vojvodic
The Lion Den's
“The Lion’s Den”; photo by Bradley Wood

Honorable Mention


Escalators & Moving Walks

Stairway to Heaven
“Stairway to Heaven”; One of the longest escalators in the world is found in Metro Dubai; photo by Anthony Austria
Up to the Light
“Up to the Light”; Caesars Palace Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada; photo by Getsov Vassily
Let It Shine
“Let It Shine”; photo by Waldemar Lieske

Historical/Legacy Equipment (pre-1965)

323-325 West 37 Street
“323-325 West 37 Street”; photo by Rozalin Terziev
ERGON roof
“ERGON roof”; A 70-year-old STIGLER lift, fully renovated to fit the needs of a hotel in the center of Athens, Greece; photo by Konstantinos Konstantopoulos
Winding Unit
“Winding Unit”; photo by Leah Sykes

Hoistways

250 South End Avenue
“250 South End Avenue”; photo by Rozalin Terziev
50 West 9th Street
“50 West 9th Street”; photo by Rozalin Terziev
KLEEMANN’s Custom Panoramic Elevator With Painted Glass Shaft
“KLEEMANN’s Custom Panoramic Elevator With Painted Glass Shaft”; Responding to the architect’s vision for the space, KLEEMANN created a hydraulic elevator with a panoramic cabin for an iconic private residence; image by Amiridis Kostas

Machines & Components

Cast brass hallstation
“Cast brass hallstation”; photo by Jørgen Bruch

Honorable Mention

Custom dial indicator from SCHAEFER
“Custom dial indicator from SCHAEFER”; photo by Jørgen Bruch
Cool Blues
“Cool Blues”; photo by Dijana Vojvodic

Projects in Action

Escalator Step Chain Replacement
“Escalator Step Chain Replacement”; A picture of a step chain replacement on a TK Elevator valino escalator. The unit has 166 steps; photo by Ryan Johnson
A clear view
“A clear view”; photo by Cristian Oprea
Stripping an Armature
“Stripping an Armature”; Rewinding an 1940s-era Otis DC hoist armature; Electrical Motor Repair Co. Trenton, NJ; photo by Kenny Houser

Honorable Mention


Inclined Lifts

Hill Hiker Custom Cable Car Design Inclined Lift in San Diego
”Hill Hiker Custom Cable Car Design Inclined Lift in San Diego”; photo by Duncan MacLachlan
Hill Hiker in Beverly Hills
“Hill Hiker in Beverly Hills”; photo by Duncan MacLachlan
Artira
“Artira”; photo by Sid Poojary

Illustration

Bobby Dee, ECNY Legend
“Bobby Dee, ECNY Legend”; This was a printed FIELDBOSS giveaway for the ECNY Supplier Showcase in April. Bobby himself was delighted, saying “I’m gonna put it on my wife’s pillow!”; by Jacque Armijo
Nic the Elevator Guy: Wire Ropes Tips, the Installation Line
“Nic the Elevator Guy: Wire Ropes Tips, the Installation Line”; The installation line is a very useful tool to understand if the wire rope has been installed with some induced torsion that will affect the rope’s lifetime in service; by Nicola Imbimbo
Pat’s Positive Vibes: Thumbs Up From Our Mascot
“Pat’s Positive Vibes: Thumbs Up From Our Mascot”; by Dijana Vojvodic

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