Project of the Year 2015

Glass Elevator with Cove Lighting

Meticulous planning yields one-of-a-kind unit that blends in and stands out. Toronto, Canada submitted by Karen Virk and John Virk, P.Eng., UT Elevator Inc. It took more than a year...

Helicopter Blade Lift and Safety Rail System

A custom solution for the U.S. Navy presents unique challenges. Corpus Christi, Texas submitted by John Linsley, Gene Richards and Gary West, Gillespie Corp. At a U.S. Navy facility located...

Discovery Bay North

Wireless door systems help overcome the logistical challenges of a truly international project. Lantau Island, Hong Kong, China submitted by Achim Hütter, Achim Hütter Consulting Lantau Island is the largest...

Dubai Mall Metro Link

ThyssenKrupp Elevator UAE connects the dots and saves New Year’s Eve. Dubai, U.A.E. submitted by Borja Brañanova, ThyssenKrupp Elevator UAE, and Begoña Flores Canseco, ThyssenKrupp Elevator Southern Europe, Africa and...

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

Cooperation results in project that paves the way for growth at one of the busiest airports in the U.S. Seattle, Washington submitted by Elise King, KONE Inc. Serving more than...

Mount Tianmen Tourism Tunnel Escalators

Precision planning, puzzle solving distinguish challenging multiple-unit installation. Zhangjiajie, China submitted by Richard Zhu and Ally Wu, Canny Elevator Co. Ltd. Canny’s installation of 24 escalators to carry visitors between...

Counterweightless Elevator ThyssenKrupp Elevadores Headquarters

An energy-efficient, forward-thinking prototype is born out of the need to renovate. Madrid, Spain submitted by Begoña Flores Canseco, ThyssenKrupp Elevator Southern Europe, Africa and Middle East When ThyssenKrupp Elevadores’...

Macquarie Bank Headquarters

Former “pride of Sydney” returns to glory with opulent new additions. Sydney, Australia submitted by Nima Bahadori, Schindler Lifts Australia Pty. Ltd. Project Description and History          48-50 Martin Place...

Project of the Year 2015

An introduction to this year’s contest and winners ELEVATOR WORLD is pleased to present the 2015 Project of the Year contest winners in this issue. This year, EW received a...

SIMS4LIFTS NOW SIMSINLIFTS, LAUNCHES ENHANCED PORTAL

Sims4Lifts Now SIMSINLIFTS, Launches Enhanced Portal

New Elevator at the Brentwood Town Centre SkyTrain station; image courtesy of TransLink

SkyTrain Station in Vancouver Receives Major Expansion

MACAU GOVERNMENT URGING ANNUAL ELEVATOR INSPECTIONS

Macau Government Urging Annual Elevator Inspections

Wonder Wheel at Coney Island; photo by DangApricot for Wikipedia

DOB Elevator Unit Inspects Coney Island Amusement Park

SOUTHERN ELEVATOR AGAIN PARTNERS WITH ELLIS FOR THREE RACES

Southern Elevator Again Partners With Ellis for Three Races