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...
