Project of the Year
One world observatory skypods at one WTC
Team creates one-of-a-kind experience for visitors. New York, New York submitted by phil hettema, the hettema group The journey to One World Observatory at One World Trade Center (WTC) in...
Project of the Year 2016
An introduction to this year’s contest and winners ELEVATOR WORLD is pleased to present the 2016 Project of the Year contest winners in this issue. This year, EW received 27...
Glass Elevator with Cove Lighting
Meticulous planning yields one-of-a-kind unit that blends in and stands out. Toronto, Canada submitted by Karen Virk and John Virk, P.Eng., UT Elevator Inc. It took more than a year...
Helicopter Blade Lift and Safety Rail System
A custom solution for the U.S. Navy presents unique challenges. Corpus Christi, Texas submitted by John Linsley, Gene Richards and Gary West, Gillespie Corp. At a U.S. Navy facility located...
Discovery Bay North
Wireless door systems help overcome the logistical challenges of a truly international project. Lantau Island, Hong Kong, China submitted by Achim Hütter, Achim Hütter Consulting Lantau Island is the largest...
Dubai Mall Metro Link
ThyssenKrupp Elevator UAE connects the dots and saves New Year’s Eve. Dubai, U.A.E. submitted by Borja Brañanova, ThyssenKrupp Elevator UAE, and Begoña Flores Canseco, ThyssenKrupp Elevator Southern Europe, Africa and...
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
Cooperation results in project that paves the way for growth at one of the busiest airports in the U.S. Seattle, Washington submitted by Elise King, KONE Inc. Serving more than...
Mount Tianmen Tourism Tunnel Escalators
Precision planning, puzzle solving distinguish challenging multiple-unit installation. Zhangjiajie, China submitted by Richard Zhu and Ally Wu, Canny Elevator Co. Ltd. Canny’s installation of 24 escalators to carry visitors between...
Counterweightless Elevator ThyssenKrupp Elevadores Headquarters
An energy-efficient, forward-thinking prototype is born out of the need to renovate. Madrid, Spain submitted by Begoña Flores Canseco, ThyssenKrupp Elevator Southern Europe, Africa and Middle East When ThyssenKrupp Elevadores’...
Macquarie Bank Headquarters
Former “pride of Sydney” returns to glory with opulent new additions. Sydney, Australia submitted by Nima Bahadori, Schindler Lifts Australia Pty. Ltd. Project Description and History 48-50 Martin Place...
