Project of the Year
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...
Port of Melilla Melilla, Spain
Efficient, innovative solution helps ease passenger traffic flow at bustling facility. submitted by Gabriela Pieschacón, thyssenkrupp Elevator Melilla is a Spanish autonomous city in North Africa on the shores of...
Tower City Rapid Station Cleveland, Ohio
KONE brings 1980s escalators up to speed with targeted approach, precise communication. submitted by Elise King, KONE An average of 30,000 people bustle through the Tower City Rapid Station in...
