Project of the Year
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...
Spiral Escalators Enhance “The Avenues” Mall Extravaganza
Kuwait’s first public-use spiral escalators are installed in showy shopping space. Mitsubishi Electric Corp. unveiled Kuwait’s first spiral escalators for public use at the Phase-IV expansion of “The Avenues” shopping...
The Riverside Centre
Attention to detail resulted in a modernization that has become a local industry benchmark. When the Riverside Centre opened in 1986, it was referred to as Brisbane’s first intelligent building...
Bloomberg London
KONE provides showcase pieces to “the most sustainable office development in the world.” London, England Financial services giant Bloomberg decided to construct its European headquarters in London, setting out to...
ELEVATOR WORLD’S 21st Annual Project of the Year
EW is pleased to present the 2019 Project of the Year contest winners in this issue. We received many outstanding entries in all nine categories. Judges scrutinized each entry and,...
City of Arts and Sciences Valencia, Spain
Unusual traction-hydraulic combination of elevators upgraded with destination dispatching. submitted by Carlos Alapont, Alapont Group The City of Arts and Sciences in Valencia, Spain, is the largest landmark in Valencia...
Downtown Row House Chicago, Illinois
Architecturally elegant clear acrylic elevator is a perfect complement to home featuring lots of glass. submitted by Katrina Maheu, Savariawritten by Jesse Simmons, Savaria Gracefully ascending through the center of...
Aerospace Center for Education Clearfield, Utah
Engineering, design and construction team overcomes challenges to make rocket-shaped accessibility lift a reality. submitted by Chris Harris, A+ Elevators & Lifts A lift known as “T Minus 10, 9,...
Taipa Houses-Museum Pedestrian System Macao, China
Quality of life is improved for residents of important cultural/historical complex. submitted by Jiang Liming, Suzhou Rhine Lift Manufacture Co., Ltd. The Taipa Houses‐Museum is a tourist attraction on Taipa...
