Design
Vertical Transportation Safety Awareness, Inclusiveness and Design Approach Matters in the Global Frame
This paper was presented at the International Elevator & Escalator Symposium 2022 in Barcelona, Spain. by Magdalena Krstanoski Abstract By utilizing Multi Attribute Analysis, this paper identifies and outlines relevant...
Art in Motion
by Farid Waleh Every once in a while, an architect requires a design that challenges the elevator industry. One such job was the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) expansion in...
Cabin Design
Thinking of design first helps prevent creating obstacles for the disabled, while enhancing accessibility. Design is the way to show how beautiful any product can be. As the elevator cab...
Loewe Circular Lift
Careful redesign showcases bespoke panoramic lift. by Lee Dean When Loewe, the LVMH-owned luxury fashion house, planned a new flagship store on New Bond Street in London, developer Loewe Hermanos...
Elevator Signal Fixtures and User Features
Documenting the various signal fixtures, their terminologies and their unique applicability Signal fixtures such as push buttons, indicators, hall lanterns and displays play an important role in any elevator installation...
Let There be Light!
In this Reader’s Platform, your author discusses the impact of lighting on your elevator interior. As any experienced salesperson will tell you, travel is just part of the job. As...
Building on a Legacy
Nationwide manufacturer Eklund’s, Inc. crafts complete elevator cabs and custom elevator interiors for both new construction projects and renovations. Its “total elevator cab solutions” include design, manufacturing and installation of...
Where Does Engineering Meet Art?
This Reader’s Platform addresses the effect of visual elevator design on impressions and perceptions. Elevators have changed since their first reference to one having been built by Archimedes in 236...
Pre-Engineered Elevator Cab Solutions
Taking the complexity out of aesthetics When planning an elevator modernization, the focus is most typically on the operational aspects of the equipment. New technologies and products are typically designed...
More than Just Design
“Design is a funny word. Some people think design means how it looks. But, of course, if you dig deeper, it’s really how it works.” – Steve Jobs Often overlooked, the...
