Project of the Year 2023

Dr. Pixley Ka-Isaka Seme Memorial Hospital Rooftop Lift

Doppler presents its rooftop elevator custom-designed for patient safety in harsh elements. Special-Purpose Lifts - KwaMashu, South Africa submitted by Doppler When transporting a patient, a helicopter air ambulance’s flexibility...

North Rosedale

Custom elevator maintains area’s heritage while providing accessibility and a scenic view. Toronto, Canada - Private-Residence Elevators submitted by UT Elevator NA Inc.  The prestigious North Rosedale Heritage district located...

U.S. Senate Handicap Accessibility Lifts

Custom lift specialist fine-tunes an innovative system serving top lawmakers.  Platform Lifts & Stairway Chairlifts - Washington, D.C. submitted by John C. Linsley,Gillespie Corp. Introduction Twelve years ago, Gillespie Corp....

Following Nature’s Path

Minnesota-based Hill Hiker conceives and realizes innovative lift system from home to shore.  Inclined Elevators - Panora, Iowa submitted by Bill MacLachlan,Hill Hiker, Inc. Hill Hiker, Inc., a Minnesota-based company,...

Port of Algeciras

Supply and installation of two moving walks in the lateral boarding tunnel of the ship terminal  Moving Walks - Algeciras, Spain submitted by Helena Calado,TK Elevator Analysis of the Previous...

First National Center

Escalator modernization breathes new life into 90-year-old building. Escalators, Modernization - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma submitted by Elise King, KONE Inc. Overview A comprehensive restoration of a historically significant building —...

East Rail Line Cross-Harbour Extension

Teamwork, creativity and determination bring a challenging project to fruition.  Escalators, New Construction - Hong Kong SAR submitted by Twinky Chai, Otis Elevator Co. Project Description With approximately 4.6 million passenger...

Quay Quarter Tower

Challenging elevator modernization in a world-first upcycling project where 60% of the existing building was retained for expansion Elevators, Modernization - Sydney, Australia submitted by Robert Dean, Schindler Lifts Australia Project...

22 Bishopsgate

Otis provides complex, custom VT system to a people-first workplace in the heart of the city. Elevators, New Construction - London, England submitted by Andy Bierer,Otis Elevator Co. Project Description...

Elevator World’s 25th Annual Project of the Year

Winning entries showcase engineering ingenuity, technology and challenges overcome. Project of the Year time is always an exciting one around the ELEVATOR WORLD offices, and this year, marking the contest’s...

SOUTHERN ELEVATOR AGAIN PARTNERS WITH ELLIS FOR THREE RACES

Southern Elevator Again Partners With Ellis for Three Races

FUJITEC APPROVED AS GOOD CORPORATION FOR HEALTHY MANAGEMENT

Fujitec Approved as Good Corporation for Healthy Management

The Schindler R.I.S.E system; image © Schindler

Schindler R.I.S.E Used on First-Ever U.K. Project

The modernized escalators; image courtesy of Forte

Forte Completes Yankee Stadium Escalator Replacement

Designs over the elevator doors and entrances show both Art Deco and Classical Revival touches; image courtesy of Pittsfield Apartments.

Historic Chicago Office Tower Eyed for Conversion