Project of the Year

Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre Melbourne, Australia

Schindler delivers secure, custom vertical-transportation system powered by the latest technology. submitted by Nima Bahadori, Schindler Lifts Australia Schindler Lifts Australia had its work cut out for it when it...

Project of the Year 2017

An introduction to this year’s contest and winners EW is pleased to present the 2017 Project of the Year contest winners in this issue. This year, we received many outstanding...

La Muela II Hydroelectric Power Plant

ThyssenKrupp Elevadores embraces an underground challenge. Valencia, Spain submitted by Begoña Flores Canseco, thyssenkrupp elevator La Muela II Hydroelectric Power Plant lies on the right bank of the Júcar River...

Mitered Glass Elevator

UT Elevator applies new technology to create a working piece of art. Vancouver, Canada submitted by Karen Virk and John Virk, P.Eng., UT Elevator Inc. An ambitious home-design team envisioned...

Lincoln Center Theater’s Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater

Team reunites after nearly 20 years to help revitalize storied entertainment venue. New York, New York submitted by Doug Boydston, Handi-Lift, Inc. An unusual project for us this year was...

EBBW vale inclined lift

Mechanical link enables pedestrians to access two important sites quickly, safely and easily. Wales, U.K. submitted by david cooper, lecs (uk) ltd. EBBW Vale is a post-industrial town in the...

Prince Mohammed Bin Abdulaziz International Airport

ThyssenKrupp’s iwalks help speed pilgrims on their way. Medina, Saudi Arabia submitted by Begoña Flores Canseco, ThyssenKrupp Elevator Prince Mohammed Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (PMIA) is the fourth-busiest airport in Saudi...

New York state—OGS, historic state capitol escalator replacement

Modernization process retains classic design that would have been lost with full replacement. Albany, New York submitted by Elise king, dave bonjolo and jeff jenkins, kone INC. The State of...

Rome Subway Line C

One of the country’s largest public-works projects drives ThyssenKrupp Elevator Italia to overcome big challenges. Rome, Italy submitted by begoÑa flores canseco, thyssenkrupp elevator Rome Subway Line C is the...

Elevator Modernization at Great Eagle Centre

Safety, ride comfort, performance, passenger experience and energy efficiency are brought up to the latest standards. Hong Kong, China submitted by Sherring Mak, Jardine Schindler Hong Kong The 33-story Great...

CAUTION URGED AFTER FATAL ESCALATOR FALL IN CANADA

Caution Urged After Fatal Escalator Fall in Canada

One of the new elevators; image courtesy of MTA

Modern Elevator Provides Two ADA Units for Brooklyn Station

AZERBAIJANI-CHINESE VT FACTORY TO LAUNCH IN AZERBAIJAN

Azerbaijani-Chinese VT Factory in Azerbaijan

Elevators were installed in wooden shafts using a certified, high-efficiency assembly method; image courtesy of Schindler.

Schindler Provides 32 Elevators for New Berlin Schools

Biodiverse plan for 1 Silk Street; image courtesy of SOM

1980s London Buildings to Make Way for New Tower Plan