Project Spotlight
UN Building Renovation
Accessibility in the United Nations (UN) Building in New York City requires four unique elevators. The US$2.1-billion renovation of the landmark UN Building in New York City involved strict design...
Silvercrest Gets New Life, Again
A new elevator and the modernization of two others show that the second generation at Louisville’s Executive Elevator can get the job done, too. In late winter 2013, Executive Elevator...
Louis Vuitton Fashion Show
A short deadline and one-of-a-kind system combined to provide a unique challenge met by Alapont in Paris. One of the most famous museums in the world and former residence of...
Ascending in the Amazon
Alimak Hek rack-and-pinion elevators provide access to power lines high above the Amazon River, deep in the rainforest. Home to millions of insects, thousands of exotic animals and the most...
The Sky Gate Escalators
Mount Tianmen in China has escalators installed along a treacherous trail path to add safety and accessibility. Mount Tianmen (the Sky Gate Mountains) consists of some 16 spectacular peaks rising...
Castellana 110 Elevator Modernization
This 60-m-tall office building in Madrid has its elevators replaced in this challenging project. by Julián Fernández Martínez, Jesús Real Sánchez and Carlos Parro Castellana 110 is a 60-m-tall office...
Aish HaTorah Elevator Installation in Jerusalem
A custom panoramic elevator was installed in this learning center that overlooks the Western Wall in Jerusalem. The Jewish Quarter in Jerusalem is home to religious institutes and residential complexes....
The Squaire
A New Dimension of Working and Living The Squaire at the Frankfurt International Airport in Frankfurt, Germany, features unique architectural designs and is considered a landmark in the area. The...
Inclined Elevator at Barcelona’s Alguer Street
This five-stop system provides accessibility to nearly 30 m of hillside in the city. The Carmel district is a neighborhood area in Barcelona developed mainly in the 1960s and 1970s....
The Bow
Elevating Calgary to Another Level Several design features make the 1.7-million-sq.-ft. building unique in North America. The Bow in Calgary is a modern office tower with a strong eco-friendly presence....
