Project of the Year

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...

Stone Elevator

Outfitting “Dracula’s Castle” with bespoke lift presented myriad challenges. Located in the 14th-century Bran Castle, one of several linked to the Dracula legend, the Stone Elevator created by S.C. ELMAS...

Pembroke 1201 Lobby Entrance

Extreme coordination was required to get this direct-drive VPL installed in a short timeframe. Pembroke, a real-estate manager of prestigious properties around the globe, planned a large renovation project at...

Bloomberg London

KONE provides showcase pieces to “the most sustainable office development in the world.” London, England Financial services giant Bloomberg decided to construct its European headquarters in London, setting out to...

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...

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...