Project of the Year 2018

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...

Bilbao Athletic Museum Bilbao, Spain

thyssenkrupp escalators rise to the occasion at Bilbao Athletic Museum. submitted by Gabriela Pieschacón, thyssenkrupp Elevator written by Juan Pablo Onrubia, thyssenkrupp Elevator The Bilbao Athletic Museum (Athletic de Bilbao...

City Centre Elevator Modernization Tallahassee, Florida

Safety, ride comfort, performance, passenger experience and energy efficiency are brought up to the latest standards. Submitted by Tray Edmonds, Southeastern Elevator Consulting The City Centre elevator modernization project is...

Project of the Year 2018

An introduction to this year’s contest and winners EW is pleased to present the 2018 Project of the Year contest winners in this issue. We received many outstanding entries in...

Lotte World Tower Seoul, South Korea

One-of-a-kind, record-breaking installation is an engineering and artistic marvel. submitted by Evelyne Lee, Otis Elevator Koreawritten by Hunil Kim, Otis Elevator Korea Since Elisha Graves Otis invented the first safety...

CIA ISSUES CALL FOR PAPERS FOR EMBEDDED WORLD IN GERMANY

CiA Issues Call for Papers for Embedded World in Germany

Lakeman Liften’s LML-Round Series elevator at the FENIX Museum of Migration in Rotterdam; image courtesy of Lakeman Liften

Lakeman Liften Showcases Round Lift in New Rotterdam Museum

Latham

Latham Starts New Role With PTL Equipment

China Elevator Association Secretary General Zhang Lexiang; image courtesy of GiantKONE

Data Reveals China VT Market Trends

Inspired by the form of a seashell, the architectural integrity of the station will be maintained; image courtesy of Dubai Media Office/RTA.

VT Part of Burj Khalifa/Dubai Metro Station Expansion