Project of the Year

San Diego Convention Center

Escalator upgrades at the home of the famous Comic-Con International posed unique challenges for KONE. submitted by Elise King, KONE Built in 1989, the San Diego Convention Center is San...

Jewel Changi Airport

Strict requirements from the architect imposed challenges in the installation of equipment that helps move 82 million people a year. submitted by Nima Bahadori, Schindler Lifts (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. Jewel...

Empire State Building

Otis is chosen again for a showcase elevator (and more) in the iconic skyscraper. submitted by Katy Padgett, Otis In 1931, Otis delivered the groundbreaking elevator system technology that made...

Vessel

Team overcomes unique challenges to create “one of the world’s most complicated elevators.” submitted by Dru Brooks, Liberty Elevator Corp. One of the most ambitious property developments in decades came...

Stone Elevator

Outfitting “Dracula’s Castle” with bespoke lift presented myriad challenges. Located in the 14th-century Bran Castle, one of several linked to the Dracula legend, the Stone Elevator created by S.C. ELMAS...

Custom Elevator a Crowning Achievement

New York’s Hudson Valley is a stunning riverscape of quaint towns and villages nestled among forested hills, a natural wonderland dotted with dream houses a stone’s throw from riding stables...

Pembroke 1201 Lobby Entrance

Extreme coordination was required to get this direct-drive VPL installed in a short timeframe. Pembroke, a real-estate manager of prestigious properties around the globe, planned a large renovation project at...

The View From the Top

Hill Hiker lift makes Patuxent River observation tower accessible to all. The State of Maryland is home to many beautiful state, county and regional parks, among them the Patuxent River...

QuevedoAxis

Innovative system enhances accessibility, encourages walking tours in coastal city. The city of Santander on the northern coast of Spain established as one of its strategic objectives “the promotion of...

One for the Books

KONE’s EcoMod™ system upgrades historic library’s escalators with minimal disruption. The Los Angeles Central Library is an iconic landmark. Consisting of the original five-story 1926 building designed by architect Bertram...

SEA-LEVEL RISE THREATENS NEW YORK HOUSING AND TALL BUILDINGS

Sea-Level Rise Threatens NYC Housing and Tall Buildings

HOUSTON SENIOR APARTMENT COMPLEX SUFFERING ELEVATOR BREAKDOWNS

Houston Senior Apartment Complex Suffering Elevator Breakdowns

Herrmann

In Memoriam: Tim Herrmann

Armas

Otis Appoints Armas as President U.S. and Canada

Example of Mogilevliftmash elevator interior; image courtesy of Mogilevliftmash

Elevator Assembly Plant Officially Opens in Belarus