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SUMMARY
Challenge
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To create a one-off elevator concept that is visually
and technically integrated with the architect’s
uncompromising vision
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To provide smooth transition between low-, mid- and
high-rise elevator groups
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To oversee the challenging installation of the scenic cars,
which had to be installed in one piece and delivered
along a tight corridor
Solution
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Successful technical and architectural integration was
achieved during two years of intensive collaboration
with the contractor and architects
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All three elevator groups adhere to a common design
principle, with a unique brightly colored sling
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As the building has no concrete core, all wiring is
concealed in the back wall and floor units, achieving
a clean, minimalistic effect
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Special destination control software provides smooth
automatic transfer at the push of a single button
FAST FACTS
122 Leadenhall
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Completed: 2014
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Height: 224 m
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Floors: 45
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Maximum speed: 8 m/s
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Building owner: British Land and
Oxford Properties
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Developer: British Land and Oxford
Properties
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Architect: Graham Stirk of Rogers
Stirk Harbour + Partners
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Contractor: Laing O’Rourke
KONE Solutions
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24 KONE MiniSpace
™
scenic
elevators
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2 KONE MiniSpace
™
elevators
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6 KONE TransitMaster
™
120
escalators
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2 customized platform lifts
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KONE Polaris
™
Destination Control
System
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KONE E-Link
™
monitoring system
© The Leadenhall Building
© The Leadenhall Building
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