Project of the Year

East Rail Line Cross-Harbour Extension

Teamwork, creativity and determination bring a challenging project to fruition.  Escalators, New Construction - Hong Kong SAR submitted by Twinky Chai, Otis Elevator Co. Project Description With approximately 4.6 million passenger...

Quay Quarter Tower

Challenging elevator modernization in a world-first upcycling project where 60% of the existing building was retained for expansion Elevators, Modernization - Sydney, Australia submitted by Robert Dean, Schindler Lifts Australia Project...

22 Bishopsgate

Otis provides complex, custom VT system to a people-first workplace in the heart of the city. Elevators, New Construction - London, England submitted by Andy Bierer,Otis Elevator Co. Project Description...

Elevator World’s 25th Annual Project of the Year

Winning entries showcase engineering ingenuity, technology and challenges overcome. Project of the Year time is always an exciting one around the ELEVATOR WORLD offices, and this year, marking the contest’s...

EW Project of the Year 2023 Accepting Submissions

ELEVATOR WORLD is accepting submissions for its 2023 Project of the Year Awards until September 30. The contest recognizes excellence in vertical, horizontal and inclined transportation. Winners in each of...

Canada Residential Car Elevator

Special-Purpose ElevatorsMississauga, Ontario submitted by Charles David Balmer, Quest Elevator Co. This project started out as a simple installation of a traditional automobile “scissor” lift for a customer’s garage. Like...

Emirates Hills Private Villa

Private-Residence ElevatorsDubai submitted by Noor Fathima,photos by Mohammed Muhsin, Toshiba Elevator Middle East Swintoo Arvindbhai Mavani, managing director of Dimple Jewels DMCC, is one of the most prominent businessmen in...

NYCHA Refuse Lifts

Platform Lifts & Stairway ChairliftsNYC submitted by John C. Linsley, Gillespie Corp. Introduction In 2018, Gillespie Corp. received specifications from the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) for several two-stop...

The National Ski Jumping Center of the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics

Inclined LiftsZhangjiakou, China submitted by Jiang Liming, Suzhou Rhine Lift Manufacture Co., Ltd. Project Overview The 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics are planned to be jointly held in Beijing and Zhangjiakou,...

Taiyuan Botanical Garden

Moving WalksTaiyuan, Shanxi, China submitted by Birgitta Van den Driessche, TKE Occupying the site of a former coal mine, the Taiyuan Botanical Garden was transformed into a modern landscape park...

Kennedy

In Memoriam: John Lee Kennedy

The renovation features new escalators and more; image courtesy of Robins & Morton.

Huntsville Airport Renovation Includes Vertical Transportation

ALIMAK’S 3Q RESULTS SHOW “RESILIENCE IN A CHALLENGING MARKET”

Alimak’s 3Q Results Show “Resilience in a Challenging Market”

ROBUST SERVICE AND MODERNIZATION BUOY KONE IN 3Q

Robust Service and Modernization Buoy KONE in 3Q

ALBERTA GOVERNMENT ISSUES VT CODE AND SAFETY NOTICES

Alberta Government Issues VT Code and Safety Notices