Project of the Year 2020
Guide Assessment
Device quickly identifies rails in need of replacement. submitted by Poul Lonkwic, The State School of Higher Education, The Institute of Technical Sciences and Aviation Description As Figure 1 shows,...
Mega Elevator
An automotive factory’s large loads and security requirements call for a jumbo elevator. submitted by Marius Paraipan, ELMAS A need to move heavy industrial machinery and production lines from level...
Yacht Obsession
Innovative engineering leads to wheelchair-access solution for lobster yacht. submitted by John C. Linsley, Gillespie Corp. Now using a wheelchair, John Bowen has been boating since he was a young...
Riosol Island of Stars Hotel
Unique mountainside resort inspires an equally unique lift project. submitted by Helena Calado, thyssenkrupp The Riosol Island of Stars Hotel in Mogán, Gran Canaria, Spain, rises 183 m above sea...
San Diego Convention Center
Escalator upgrades at the home of the famous Comic-Con International posed unique challenges for KONE. submitted by Elise King, KONE Built in 1989, the San Diego Convention Center is San...
Jewel Changi Airport
Strict requirements from the architect imposed challenges in the installation of equipment that helps move 82 million people a year. submitted by Nima Bahadori, Schindler Lifts (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. Jewel...
Empire State Building
Otis is chosen again for a showcase elevator (and more) in the iconic skyscraper. submitted by Katy Padgett, Otis In 1931, Otis delivered the groundbreaking elevator system technology that made...
Vessel
Team overcomes unique challenges to create “one of the world’s most complicated elevators.” submitted by Dru Brooks, Liberty Elevator Corp. One of the most ambitious property developments in decades came...
