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” in Atlanta, Georgia; photo by Evan Christoff
“City in Rain”; view of Baku, Azerbaijan, from the Haydar Aliyev Center on a rainy day; photo by Nurlan Tahirli
“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 TahirliHonorable Mentions
Elevator Company Factories/Facilities
“Alamex Elevator warehouse change”; photo by Elevadores Alamex
“Detail touch”; photo by Marius Paraipan
“Garaventa Lift”; photo by Sid PoojaryHonorable Mention
Elevator/Lifts (Commercial)
“A point of view”; photo by Marius Paraipan
“Genesis Enclosure”; photo by Sid Poojary
“Peace and Quiet … Aegean!”; A view of the Aegean Sea from the panoramic elevator built by Mars Elevator (a Merih brand) on the Bodrum coast of Türkiye; photo by Muharrem BilgeHonorable Mention
Elevator/Lifts (Private Residence)
“Vacation Vibes”; photo by Dijana Vojvodic
“The Lion’s Den”; photo by Bradley Wood
“Easy Living Home Elevators”; photo by Dijana VojvodicHonorable Mention
Escalators & Moving Walks
“Stairway to Heaven”; One of the longest escalators in the world is found in Metro Dubai; photo by Anthony Austria
“Up to the Light”; Caesars Palace Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada; photo by Getsov Vassily
“Let It Shine”; photo by Waldemar LieskeHistorical/Legacy Equipment (pre-1965)
“323-325 West 37 Street”; photo by Rozalin Terziev
“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”; photo by Leah SykesHoistways
“250 South End Avenue”; photo by Rozalin Terziev
“50 West 9th Street”; photo by Rozalin Terziev
“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 KostasMachines & Components
“Cast brass hallstation”; photo by Jørgen BruchHonorable Mention
“Custom dial indicator from SCHAEFER”; photo by Jørgen Bruch
“Cool Blues”; photo by Dijana VojvodicProjects in Action
“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”; photo by Cristian Oprea
“Stripping an Armature”; Rewinding an 1940s-era Otis DC hoist armature; Electrical Motor Repair Co. Trenton, NJ; photo by Kenny HouserHonorable Mention
Inclined Lifts
”Hill Hiker Custom Cable Car Design Inclined Lift in San Diego”; photo by Duncan MacLachlan
“Hill Hiker in Beverly Hills”; photo by Duncan MacLachlan
“Artira”; photo by Sid PoojaryIllustration
“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”; 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”; by Dijana Vojvodic
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