Project of the Year 2011
Speaker’s Rostrum at the U.S. House of Representatives
Gillespie Corp. recounts the process of making the Speaker’s rostrum on the House floor wheelchair accessible. On January 27, 2010, President Barack Obama became the first U.S. president to de-liver...
NYC Hotel Intercontinental Subway Entrance
A specialized accessibility project provides a durable installation in a highly trafficked locale. Developer Tishman Hotel & Realty LP, in developing property at 44th and 8th streets in New York...
Dream Forest Inclined Elevators
A look at one of the first angle-changing inclined elevator installations in Seoul. In October 2009, Dream Forest opened its doors, having been converted from an old theme park for...
San Diego Penthouse Elevator
Custom Cabs, Inc. designed a private residential elevator in San Diego. Glass and stainless steel were used in every aspect of the design, including the floor. The owner of a...
Crescent Tower: Elevator Modernization
The modernization of this tower included an update of its elevator system to increase reliability, safety and improve traffic performance. by Thorsten Elsaesser The 22-story Crescent Tower is located on...
Marina Bay Sands
Built with inclined towers and unique roof architecture, this Singapore resort proved to be one of the most complicated projects KONE has experienced. by Simon Barrette About the Project The...
Penthouse Elevator
Private Residency Location: San Diego, California Submitted by: Farid Waleh Project Description A San Diego, California, penthouse owner wanted a residential elevator that not only was a reliable form of...
Speaker’s Rostrum
Accessibility Systems Location: Washington, D.C. Date of Completion: January 2010 Submitted by: Gary West Project Description On January 27, 2010, President Barack Obama became the first president to deliver the...
Hotel Intercontinental
Accessibility Systems Location: New York City Submitted by: Douglas W. Boydston Project Description The developer of this property was required to provide accessibility upgrades to the existing 44th and 8th...
Dream Forest
Inclined Elevators Location: Seoul Date of Completion: October 2009 Submitted by: Achim Hütter Project Description The City of Seoul planned to convert an old theme park, Dream Land, into an...
