KONE’S MAGAZINE issue 12

Process perfection with KONE Nanospace™

Modern Solutions meet aging megatrend Bringing heritage to life 2 | PEOPLE FLOW Modernization mindset The world’s population is aging rapidly. This demographic change increases the importance of accessibility­ in buildings. A well-functioning elevator can help improve the lives of all residents in a building, as well as add value to an existing­ c eo ’s m e ssag property.­ Regardless of market, elevator and escalator modernization are important issues in today’s cities where urban infrastructure is aging. Be it the conservative skyline of Paris, Chicago’s ­balanced landscape, or the rapidly urbanizing Shanghai, ­different modernization solutions are needed. What is KONE’s role and how can we impact urban heritage? In many markets, a large proportion of existing equipment is well over 25 years old. In that time frame, even the best maintained equipment could fall short of expectations. For customers and their tenants, KONE modernization solutions mean safety, eco-efficiency, and the aesthetic appeal of modern design. KONE constantly looks for better solutions for our customers. This year we launched the KONE NanoSpace™, a completely new approach to elevator replacement. Both the equipment and processes have been completely rethought to deliver maximum benefit in the shortest possible time. This solution will not only benefit residents, but deliver everything that a building needs for years to come.

Henrik Ehrnrooth President & CEO, KONE Corporation

KONE in brief KONE is one of the global leaders in the elevator and escalator industry. The company has been committed to understanding the needs of its customers for the past century, providing industry-leading elevators, escalators, and automatic building doors as well as innovative solutions for modernization and maintenance. The company’s objective is to offer the best People Flow® ­experience by developing and delivering solutions that enable people to move smoothly, safely, comfortably, and without ­waiting in buildings in an increasingly urbanizing environment. KONE is present in over 150 countries with more than 43,000 dedicated employees and distributors to serve you globally and locally. www.kone.com PEOPLE FLOW | 3

CONTENTS issue 12

growing older and wiser second life for buildings Architect Michael Heenan considers the implications Modernization solutions help buildings keep pace of aging for the built environment. 4 with our changing lifestyles. 8

setting benchmarks for years to come reference case – VIENNA KONE streamlines ­elevator modernization with The elevators in Parkhotel Schönnbrunn have been the launch of KONE NanoSpace™. 10 modernized in royal fashion with KONE solutions. 12

a tale of three cities Linking ancient and modern Three KONE executives share their views Architecture Project and KONE work together to on urban renewal. 14 design and replace elevators in a heritage site. 18

People Flow is KONE’s stakeholder magazine. KONE Corporation, Keilasatama 3, P.O. Box 7, FI-02150 Espoo, Finland, +358 204 751, www.kone.com Editor-In-Chief: Liisa Kivelä Managing Editor: Eveliina Linderborg Editorial Board: Liisa Kivelä, Anne Korkiakoski, Ilpo Marjamaa, Laura VInha Published By: Sanoma Media Finland, +358 9 1201, www.yritysjulkaisut.fi Editorial Staff: Shelly Nyqvist, Producer; Pii Haikka, Graphic Designer Reprographics: Tuukka Palmio Cover Photo: Lisa Pearl Tappin Printed By: Kirjapaino Uusimaa, Porvoo ISSN 1798-4246 Orders, addresses, feedback, and story ideas: [email protected] People Flow Issue 12 published in April 2014 4 | PEOPLE FLOW

Growing older and wiser The global population is aging at an unprecedented rate. Award winning architect Michael Heenan considers the implications for the built environment.

TEXT Claire Prentice PHOTOS Lisa Pearl Tappin PEOPLE FLOW | 5

y 2050, the proportion of the MORE THAN HOUSING AT STAKE global population over 60 “The world is about to be hit with a tsunami of years will double, from age care. We need to treat it as an urgent prior- about 11 percent in 2000 ity,” says Michael Heenan, CEO and principal of to 22 percent in 2050. Or Allen Jack+Cottier Architects in Sydney, Australia, from 605 million to 2 billion who has twenty-five years of designing housing for people. elderly people. The fact that we can look forward to living Not only are we living longer, birth rates are Blonger is a cause for celebration. But it also declining dramatically so that there are fewer tax ­presents a challenge for architects, town plan- payers to support the old. ners, and governments everywhere, raising the Against this backdrop, institutionalized care is importance of accessibility in buildings and typically four times more expensive than provid- urban­ infrastructure. ing support for an older person living in their own So how is the aging megatrend redefining home. So there is definitely an economic incentive the built environment? And what do the dual for addressing these needs as well as a moral one. realities of increasingly aging populations and In the past, housing and care facilities for the aging buildings mean for architecture? elderly were typically uninspiring places that few of us would choose to live in. Heenan believes this has to change. “This aging population is different from any other before. They’ve not grown up dur- ing a major war or recession and they have a high expectation when it comes to their quality of life.

by 2050, people aged 60 or over will make up one-fifth of the global population. 60 SOURCE: Global Age Watch Index 2013 6 | PEOPLE FLOW

They often don’t feel old and they want “To protect our move around, or a jewelry-like device to be able to live a different, more active that allows people with limited mobility life than older people in the past. Build- architectural to control household appliances using ings must be able to respond to that,” heritage, we simple hand gestures. Heenan goes a he says. step further, imagining transforming Most architects working in this highly need to give old an apartment wall into a huge com- specialized field agree that we need to buildings a new puter screen. “An older person could move away from single-use facilities approach the wall and say, ‘How is my accommodating only older people, who lease on life.” granddaughter Sarah?’ at which voice are often cut off from the wider com- recognition technology would pull up munity. “It’s not healthy for your state Sarah’s Skype account or Facebook of mind to be divorced from the rest of page, showing what she’s been up to the population,” says Heenan. and allowing them to get in touch or leave a message for her,” he says. MORE INTEGRATION Systems have been developed to He cites the positive example of a care help people navigate around their facility he visited in Barcelona, Spain, the homes and mixed-use developments, by Centre Sociosanitari Putget Dolors Aleu, sensing obstacles and giving directions which overlooks the town square. It has verbally or with embedded signage. huge sun screens that open up so that can be reconfigured as inhabitants age Other systems use GPS and Bluetooth the elderly can enjoy the view, feel the to fit their changing needs. Walls could technology to help people find their benefits of the fresh air and the sunshine, be adjusted in order to enlarge a room way in the wider community outside and watch the children in the nearby to make it suitable for a wheelchair and their homes. One of these, Opportunity park. “There is nothing hidden about it. It intelligent control systems could be Knocks, learns its user’s regular routes, is part of the city and the city landscape.” ­introduced which use sensors, voice, then if they take a wrong turn or board Increasingly architects are looking at and facial recognition technology to the wrong bus it makes a knocking mixed-use developments, which include help people with cognitive and physi- sound to alert them and provides infor- many generations of family members. cal impairments such as dementia, im- mation about how to get back to where These could offer graduated levels of paired mobility, hearing, or sight loss. they are supposed to be. care for older residents, with an on-site Monitoring technology can also be facility providing medical, catering, and CARING TECHNOLOGY used to assess a resident’s behavior and other services. This might involve embedding sensors cognitive function over a period of time, Another approach is to create adapt- in apartments which set off an alarm if such as whether or not they have been able or “whole of life” buildings which the resident fails to stop breathing or mentally active, taking exercise, eating

The changing face of an aging world Japan, where there are 40 million over 60s today, is currently the only country in the world with more than 30 percent of its population over 60. But by 2050, 64 countries are expected to reach that proportion. In China there are 180.7 million people over 60 today – that’s 13.3 percent of the population, a figure which is predicted to reach 33.9 percent in 2050. The number of centenarians in the world is projected to increase from fewer than 316,600 in 2011 to 3.2 million in 2050. The projected growth of the proportion of the population over 60 in countries around the globe from 2012 to 2050: Finland 25.8% to 31.5% United Kingdom 23% to 29.6% PEOPLE FLOW | 7

regular meals, or receiving visitors, and checking for irregularities. This information is then fed to a relative or healthcare provider. Innovations like these are not with- out challenges. Not least the privacy issues involved in using surveillance techniques for care giving and crucially the need for a reliable back-up system in case something goes wrong.

AGING BUILDINGS Many of our towns and cities have an aging building stock. How can we protect our architectural heritage and make these safe and comfortable ­places for an aging population to live? “There’s heritage that needs to be respected 100 percent and you do Moran Sylvania aged care facility in Sydney. that and you also do a careful retrofit,” says Heenan. “But generally speaking On urban architecture we have to be less precious about our Allen Jack+Cottier Architects assist monitoring and management. building stock and realize we can’t integrate ecologically sustainable Energy efficient glass has been used make museums out of everything. We design principles in all their projects, throughout the new build, reducing need to give these old buildings a new including residences for older energy costs and improving comfort. lease on life. people. At Cardinal Freeman Village At the Miranda Residential Care “There’s a lot of interesting work in Sydney, Australia, the architects Facility, also in Sydney, thermal being done, but there’s an awful lot incorporated photovoltaic cells which chimneys reduce reliance on more to do,” believes Heenan. “If we offset 100 percent of energy used conditioned air while improving get it right and help older people to in all common areas that require natural light and ventilation. Roof feel happier, more productive, and 24-hour artificial light, heating, mounted photovoltaic cells offset more relevant then the contribution and cooling. Individual apartments house services power in common they can give back to the community have their own energy meter to areas. is unlimited.” n PHO T Os I st oc k SOURCE: Global Age Watch Index 2013 Australia 19.6% to 28.9% United States 19.1% to 26.6% India from 8% to 19.1% 8 | PEOPLE FLOW

Modern machines, heritage buildings A modern machine in a heri- tage building meets today’s building codes, yet preserves the ­aesthetic of the original structure. “In Helsinki, Finland, there are 880 hallways which are pro- tected by the heritage board,” says KONE’s Ilpo Marjamaa­ . “When we modernize or add elevators, the visual appearance must remain the same.”

Second life for buildings As our population matures, the buildings we depend knowledge and skills are lost with fewer on also grow older. KONE’s challenge: to help buildings professionals in line to replace retiring builders. While this ­scenario is not uni- keep pace with our changing lifestyles. versal, it emphasizes the importance of modernization. TEXT Scott Diel Photos KONE AND Sami kulju “Thanks to urbanization, 600,000 new pieces of equipment are installed n as few as ten years, our planet down the tennis racket and pick up the annually,” says Ilpo Marjamaa, KONE’s will be home to more than one walker, the buildings we live in should Senior Vice President for Modernization. billion people 60 years and allow for that. But new construction statistics, he says, older. Over the next 40 years, can serve to mask a large opportunity. this older generation will come Challenges of the silver “It’s difficult to prove scientifically, to constitute 30 percent of the generation but it’s our belief we are not addressing Itotal population. As we age, how will Although one might think to build the issue of aging vertical transporta- the ­infrastructure and equipment we more is a solution, it is not so simple. tion equipment fast enough,” says ­depend on match with our needs? In the UK alone, the total number of ­Marjamaa, who cites post-World War II Studies conclude that what we desire workers in the construction industry data that indicates more new buildings as a maturing population is to live in over 60 years old has increased more are being built year on year. our homes as long as possible. We are than any other age group, with the “But because we’re building new happier and healthier at home, and the biggest ­reduction in workers under 30. units exponentially faster, if only slightly, cost to society is lower. So when we put Build more is easier said than done: the amount of equipment aging is PEOPLE FLOW | 9

“in asia, equipment ages faster due to frequent starts and building height.”

growing faster than you would expect. in one way or another,” says Marjamaa. The age curve of equipment is not lin- “This is based on what we know about ear.” Simply put, we’re not keeping up. our own equipment, and then estimat- No elevator? Marjamaa says equipment must be ing for the rest of the market.” No problem. addressed when it is 20 to 25 years Benefits of modernization are many, Modern technology enables old, sometimes sooner. “In the Asian with safety and accessibility primary. In the construction of elevators ­markets, where elevators get more use elevators, safety means leveling accura- in buildings never designed due to frequent starts and building cy and a voice link to the service center. to accommodate them. When height, equipment ages even faster.” Handrails give support, improved light- accessibility is increased, ing and mirrors make it easier to reverse property value is positively a wheelchair, and Braille signalization influenced, particularly in “We estimate or audible announcements assist the apartments on a building’s that in Europe visually impaired. Full replacement of an upper floors. elevator can increase interior car space In the United States, where alone, 2.2 million by 50 percent, and wider opening doors cities still grow outward elevators and allow entry with walkers. and residents wish to stay in Reduction of energy consumption suburban homes as they age, it’s escalators is another benefit. Over time, a new increasingly common to install will require ­elevator will save 40 to 50 percent over elevators in two-story homes. the old. The new KONE ProSpace™ modernization.” In Europe, more than four million elevator is ideal for this type of residential buildings over three stories situation. exist without elevators. While twenty- The need to modernize somethings may not object to carrying According to the European Lift Associa- groceries up stairs, families with young building which has never had one. They tion, 5.2 million elevators and escalators children and older people require eleva- may be attached to an outside wall or are in operation just in Europe. tors. placed in a stairwell. Not only acces- “We estimate that 2.2 million of Beyond modernization there is the sibility is gained, but the presence of an those units will require modernization option of installing an elevator in a elevator adds to property value. n Read more >www.kone.com/en/solutions 10 | PEOPLE FLOW

ation Setting benchmarks inno v for years to come

Modernizing an elevator might seem like a huge inconvenience to residents, especially for those living on the upper floors of a multi-level building. A non- functioning elevator means disruption to routine. With KONE’s new modernization solution, this is not the case anymore.

Text Hanna Rutanen Photos and illustration KONE Samu Salmelin heads one of KONE’s global R&D units.

he groundbreaking KONE in-class ride comfort, and excellent Thin balancing weights, smaller NanoSpace™ is a machine- eco-efficiency.” ­pulleys, and compact safety devices room-less elevator full- add up to more space for a larger car. replacement solution. Both More space, same shaft “In practice, this means that where the equipment and pro- KONE’s latest innovation is well-suited there used to be an elevator for four cessesT have been designed to offer the for old residential buildings with small people, the new elevator can carry industry’s shortest downtime. elevator shafts – which there are many as much as six passengers. A more “Now, we can replace an old eleva- in Europe. “What’s great about KONE spacious car with wide opening four- tor with a modern one in as little as two NanoSpace is that it provides up to 50 panel doors improves accessibility weeks compared to the industry aver- percent more space inside the elevator and makes it easier to transport baby age of six,” says Samu Salmelin, who compared to the current solution, with strollers, wheelchairs, furniture, and heads one of KONE's global R&D units. no changes to the shaft.” other large objects,” says Salmelin. But how do you go from six weeks This is made possible by a highly to two weeks? Salmelin explains: “The compact design and the new KONE Modernization boosts answer lies with a combination of new HybridHoisting™ system, which com- eco-efficiency innovative technology, optimized in- bines belt and rope technologies in a The new energy-efficient hoisting stallability, and a streamlined planning completely new way – the belt moves system requires less energy to move process. In addition, KONE NanoSpace the elevator and the ropes suspend the the elevator. “We’ve introduced a new offers maximized space efficiency, best- car in the shaft. way of managing friction. The system PEOPLE FLOW | 11

Setting benchmarks A closer look With the launch of KONE NanoSpace, for years to come savings and efficiency improve even more. What’s new? New hybrid hoisting system • The KONE HybridHoisting system ­combines belt and rope technologies in an innovative way: the belt moves the elevator and the ropes suspend the car in the shaft. Space-saving design • Thin balancing weights are located next to the guide rails allowing more space for a larger car in the same shaft. Proven motor technology • KONE NanoSpace is powered by the KONE EcoReel motor, which fits ­energy-efficient technology into a ­compact design. The motor is located in a pit with minimum disturbance to tenants living on upper floors. KONE Nanospace enables up to 50 percent more space inside the elevator with no changes to the shaft. The heart of the 50 innovation separates suspension and driving func- NanoSpace is the location of the KONE is known for its product innova- tions, helping to achieve absolute trac- machinery – for the first time KONE tions, and now, according to Salmelin, tion,” clarifies Salmelin. places the motor to the bottom of the innovation lies in the process­ as well. Low-energy LED lighting and the shaft. “KONE NanoSpace is a continua- energy-efficient standby solutions also “Pit-based machinery means less tion of our company’s renown product cut power consumption. This translates noise on the residential floors and ­innovation,” Samu explains. “This time, directly into significantly lower running apartments. And because there’s no a notable innovation also lies in the costs. The new KONE EcoReel™ per- need for a machine room, the eleva- process perfection. We have designed manent magnet synchronous motor tor can serve penthouse apartments every step of the new replacement powers the elevator to maximize ener- that have been added to the top process to deliver the shortest elevator gy efficiency. KONE NanoSpace can be floor,” adds Salmelin. downtime for our customers.” up to 70 percent more energy-efficient A bigger car, wide-opening auto- This is good news for building compared to traditional hydraulic and matic doors, smooth leveling, silent ­owners and facility managers, making two-speed geared elevators. operation and visually appealing their job a bit easier. n design matching the building’s archi- Optimized comfort tecture all improve the convenience KONE NanoSpace is available in the One other thing that’s new with KONE of residents. European markets in 2014. Read more > www.kone.com/en/solutions kone case 12 | PEOLEFLOW the Doing an inchofstyle. comfort withoutsacrificing elevators offermodern transit outwardly. Invisiblyretrofitted –atleast than acentury Vienna, Austria,formore Parkhotel Schönnbrunnin Nothing haschangedatthe TEXT SiljaKudelPHOTOSFranzPfluegl Kaiserpoud

Betriebe Komm.Ges. Building owner:HübnerHotel Architect: ACCZiviltechnikerGmbH 7 barrier-freerooms) Rooms: 314(18suitesand Floors: 7 (originally built:1907) Modernization completed:2011 Schönbrunn Parkhotel KONE Care™MaintenanceService 1 KoneTranSys™ elevator 6 KoneMonoSpace®elevators 1 KoneMonoSpace®pecialelevator KONE SOLUTIONS 13 | Urban trends FLOW PEOPLE Vienna, rban revitalization schemes Urban revitalization schemes are and a lively hipster scene from a city transforming Vienna of cool. We of pomp into a capital the city’s share our top picks of new hotspots. Carmelite Quarter The heart of Jewish life in ­ this emerging bohemian district has witnessed a gastronomic boom in recent years. Freihausviertel Greenwich Village is a Vienna’s cluster of hip boutiques, galleries, throw from and bistros a stone’s mile-long Naschmarkt, the city’s open-air food market. Gasometer City designed the Famed architects conversion of four enormous century-old gas holders into an unusual community of malls, restaurants, and avant-garde accommodation. Gürtel The former red light district is the new epicenter of Vienna night designed by life. Railway arches Otto Wagner Jugenstil architect hottest are now home to the city’s music venues, including the Chelsea club. Donaucity This new city within a city taking 22nd district shape in Vienna’s one features Donau City Towers, first skyscrapers of the world’s equipped with a full range of KONE People Flow Intelligence™ solutions. ot districts s h Vienna’ Read more > www.kone.com/en/references/

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tately portraits of the Habsburg dynasty keep watch over tradition at the Parkhotel chönbrunn, the historic ­S landmark where Johann debuted as a Strauss, Jr. “Space efficiency was a critical ­

Tampering with tradition was Tampering S expected of a high-end hotel. In both comfort and style, the result is worthy of our Habsburg heritage.” because we had to fit the new elevators within the existing structure without mak- ing any shaft alterations,” says Günter carefully pre- Baca of KONE Austria. “We detailing, served the original architectural while delivering the ­ old-world Viennese charm. Major comfort- enhancing additions are the sophisticated new KONE MonoSpace® elevators dis- creetly retrofitted into the existing shafts, looking as if they always belonged there. composer and guests of Kaiser Franz Josef Built in 1907 I waltzed the night away. residence, the hotel guest as the Kaiser’s - is part of a heritage district near Schönb runn Palace. The hotel accommodates a traditional Viennese coffee house, deluxe suites featuring original period furniture, few surviving classic and one of Vienna’s ballrooms. ­unthinkable when the hotel set about ­updating this protected heritage site four years ago. The subtly modernized hotel now combines five-star ­

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A tale of three cities To preserve or not to preserve? Three KONE executives share why their hometowns have different answers to the question of urban renewal.

TEXT Silja Kudel PHOTOS Antoine Doyen, Kevin Penczak, and Eric Leleu ­

Prudent Paris ■ The protection of heritage A 2007 law entails the sites is subject to strict control installation or modernization by the Architectes des of elevators to enable disabled Bâtiments de France. access in all high-rises by ■ With the evolution of safety 2015. laws, many towers are under­ ■ Elevator safety is governed by going extensive renewal. EuroNorm (EN) standards. PEOPLE FLOW | 15

Project Laennec is the redevelopment of a historic hospital in Paris dating back to the 17th century. Pierre ­Liautaud enjoys the view from one of the residential unit balconies. from 1634 in the heart of Paris. The hos­ Project Laennec pital will become the headquarters of a is the renovation of a former hospital luxury goods powerhouse, and the sur­ in the center of Paris’ 7th district. rounding auxiliary buildings have been Hôpital Laennec is an architectural replaced by high-end residential units. heritage building, classified as a “This project is a beautiful example ­historic monument, and has recently of what makes Paris such an enchant­ been transformed into a multi-use ing city – its ability to combine heritage facility. and modernity. I’m proud to say that the equipment in my new home will be KONE solutions powered by KONE.” 14 KONE MonoSpace® elevators to With world capitals competing to the residential buildings boost their tourist appeal, hotel conver­ 5 KONE MonoSpace® 500 elevators sions represent another major business to the office buildings opportunity for KONE in Paris. Many luxury hotels are upgrading, the Royal 2 KONE MonoSpace® 500 elevators Monceau being among those recently to the retirement home retrofitted by KONE. 3 KONE freight elevators to the Liautaud sees Paris as a city that has retirement home aged gracefully, with the exception of La Défense, the high-rise business ­district built in the 70s and 80s. “Paris’ height regulations are observed within old skyscrapers haven’t evolved with city limits, and super-tall buildings are the times. Many are currently being quarantined on the fringes of Paris modernized by KONE, including the proper. That’s not to say that Paris 231 meter Tour First, the tallest building rejects avant-garde architecture – quite in France.” the contrary. La Défense is also home to one of “Look at the Louvre Museum and KONE’s largest elevator modernization the glass pyramid serving as its main projects, Tour Areva, where 23 elevators ­entrance. You see landmarks such as are being overhauled and ­fitted with these all over Paris that blend perfectly eco-efficient technology and ­destination with cutting-edge accents,” says Paris- control systems. born Pierre Liautaud, KONE Executive Three years ago, Paris relaxed its laws Vice President for West and South to allow building heights up to 180 Europe.­ meters, but Liautaud has little fear that Smartening up old buildings with high-rises will intrude upon the historic high-tech technology is also where skyline. The 324 meter Eiffel Tower ne of the notable KONE stands out in Paris. “Moderniza­ will remain unchallenged as France’s things about Paris, tion is our bread-and-butter business. ­globally recognized cultural icon. France, is the absence More than half of Paris’ elevators are of skyscrapers in the more than 30 years old, so a large Growing up, not out downtown area. The ­number of buildings are due for over­ The ever-climbing skyline over Lake only true high-rise in haul.” Michigan in Chicago, Illinois, never fails Othe historic center is the 59-floor Mont­ to mesmerize Dennis Gerard, KONE parnasse Tower – the most despised Sacred skyline? ­Senior Vice President for the North building in France. Liautaud and his family are getting ­Region of the US. There are two towers­ When it comes to its iconic skyline, ready for a move into an apartment that say Chicago to him better than any Paris is proudly conservative. Strict neighboring a protected hospital ­dating other landmark. One is the 423 meter 16 | PEOPLE FLOW

On-the-grow Chicago ■ New high-rises are reviewed for safety by the City of Chicago building and zoning commission. ■ All elevator construction is covered by ANSI A17.1, 2007 and the City of Chicago Building Code and Elevator Codes. All modernizations must be inspected for compliance upon completion.

the city landlocked on its eastern side, there is little space for sprawl. “The best way for Chicago to grow is up rather than out,” affirms Gerard.

Paris on the Prairie While pushing for the clouds, ­Chicago takes a strong sense of pride in its heritage. Parks, fountains, boulevards, and graceful Neo-Classi­ cal architecture have earned the city the moniker of “Paris on the Prairie”. For KONE, this means the best of both worlds. “We are historically the leaders in modernization, but we are also strong in the new building ­segment, with key proj­ ects such as the Trump and Hyatt Towers on our ­reference list.” Walk up and down LaSalle Street – Chicago’s Wall Street – and you will see numerous buildings modernized by KONE, including a total of 280 units just on one stretch. Dennis Gerard notes that Chicago survive the Great Chicago Fire of 1871. As the third most populous city in will continue to offer a balance of Together they represent Chicago’s the US and a growing commercial hub, heritage projects and new high-rises. two-pronged policy on urban renewal. Gerard foresees Chicago remaining a As one of the world’s first high-rise high-rise capital, but unlike the super- Trump Tower, the tallest building erect­ metropolises, the Windy City is home tall cities of the Middle East, it will con­ ed in the US in 40 years prior to the One to four of the ten tallest buildings in tinue to offer a good balance of heritage World Trade Center. The other is the the US. With no regulatory limits to projects and new high-rises. “And with Chicago Water Tower, a symbol of Old high-rise construction, the skyline keeps KONE UltraRope™ technology, there are Chicago and one of the few buildings to ­ambitiously inching skyward. And, with no limits to how high we can go!” PEOPLE FLOW | 17

Shiny Shanghai William B. Johnson, Executive Vice President for KONE in Greater China takes us to his favorite spot in Shanghai, the top floor of the Peninsula­Hotel. Originally from the United States, ­Johnson has raised three children in Shanghai and has lived in Asia almost as long as in the US. Below unfolds a contrasting picture of China’s commercial capital. On the west bank of the Huangpu River is the historic art deco waterfront area known as the Bund, where many historic build­ ings have been converted into elegant restaurants and hotels. Across the river to the east is the futuristic skyline of Pudong. “I’ve seen Shanghai evolve into a world-class business hub that attracts talent from all across Asia. Something new pops up daily, from restaurants and cafés to skyscrapers.” But which side of the river is winning, the old or the new? With the exception of rehabilitated pockets such as the Bund and Xintiandi, an upscale district modeled on traditional 19th century alleyway homes, Shanghai is a city that embraces an “out with the old” mind­ set.

Wrecking ball fever “Old buildings cannot compete with new ones in Shanghai,” states Johnson. "Many historic buildings in the Bund Rapid urbanization is the key driver of have been converted into modern day Cloud-piercing the high-rise trend, but many low-rises usage," says William B. Johnson. Shanghai become feed for bulldozers primarily for ■ With millions occupying inadequate economic reasons. residential quarters, the majority of “The renovation of many old build­ buildings have no elevators, with Shanghai’s buildings over 20 years ings has been deferred for up to three aging ­people literally trapped on the old need to be rebuilt. generations. Modernization requires a upper floors. Countless families live in ■ Urban development is monitored by huge amount of investment, particularly dilapidated low-rises without proper the Shanghai Urban Construction and as China’s rapidly growing middle class sanitation and modern comforts, often Communication Commission. has high expectations in terms of living 4 to 5 families per house. Replacing ■ Elevator safety is governed by space and residential amenities.” these overcrowded buildings with mid- Guobiao (GB) standards, which Johnson emphasizes the positive or high-rise apartment buildings brings are very close to European EN side of new development for residents significantly enhanced comfort, safety, standards. of Shanghai. “Many old apartment and living space.” n

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Linking ancient and modern TEXT Rex Merrifield PHOTOS Ian Abdilla The Barrakka Lift is a key link to the old quarter of Valletta, Malta, taking tourists and commuters from the shores of the Mediterranean Sea to the top of an imposing sixteenth-century bastion built to guard the Maltese capital. PEOPLE FLOW | 19

alletta’s position at the center of the Mediterranean has made for a dramatic past. Its rich history includes many buildings that have survived for hundreds of years, shielded byV bastions and fortifications and earning it UNESCO World Heritage status. The Barrakka Lift provides a connection to Barrakka Lift Tower Renaissance and Baroque attractions for the Completed: 2012 hundreds of thousands of visitors who dock at Structure height: 58 m the modern cruise liner terminal in the harbor Building owner: Maltese government each year, as well as for residents crossing the Developer: Grand Harbour port by water taxi. Regeneration Corporation Plc. Using two KONE scenic elevators, passengers Architect: Architecture Project scale the walls of the city perched above the Consulting Engineer: Ing Ray Spiteri sea and pass through to the historic treasures Main contractor: Mekanika Ltd. within. KONE SOLUTIONS Tourists storm the ramparts 2 KONE MiniSpace™ scenic elevators For most of the twentieth century, a much-loved KONE E-Link™ monitoring system industrial-style elevator graced the location, but KONE Care™ Maintenance Service it later fell into disuse and was dismantled in the 1980s.

the KONE MiniSpace scenic elevators meet the demands of up to 800 cruise ship 800 passengers per hour. 20 | PEOPLE FLOW

Michael ­Francica (left) and Konrad Buhagiar from Architecture ­Project are very happy with the end result of the Barrakka Lift ­project.

Development of the cruise ship we had to look at moving them very terminal increased visitor numbers in “The team had to efficiently,”­ says Michael Francica, recent years and now more than half a ensure the elevators ­Operations Director at Mekanika, million people dock in the port every KONE’s Maltese distributor. year. That made a replacement crucial could handle the Analyzing the people flow relied on for the Grand Harbour Regeneration flow of several data from the Maltese transport authori- Corporation (GHRC), representing the ties as well as cruise schedules and infor- Maltese government. cruise ships berthing mation from ships’ agents. And simula- While meeting the demands of up at the same time.” tions helped to plan efficient ticketing to 800 passengers per hour, the design systems. had to fit with Valletta’s heritage and “KONE’s traffic analysis determined appease residents who well-remember the travel times, such as for people the original elevator. inspiration of ancient wonders. moving into and out of the cabins, and Regulations to conserve the historic The Barrakka Lift is clad with a factoring in all the other elements to site stipulated the new structure could ­specially designed and commissioned come up with the ideal elevator speed not be attached to the bastion for sup- aluminum honeycomb mesh intended and configuration,” Francica says. port to withstand the sometimes-severe to begin taking on a patina immediate- To take advantage of both the seafront weather. And KONE’s equip- ly in the salty sea air. Gleaming in the unique setting and high traffic influx, ment had to handle high people flow sun, the structure is the pale honey hue two KONE MiniSpace™ scenic elevators in a confined space, which also limited of the nearby rock and city walls. were installed. They each carry 21 room for maneuver during construction. passengers at two meters per second, From ship to citadel for a journey of slightly less than half a In a timeless landscape KONE came on board in the early stag- minute. Architecture Project (AP) envisioned a es of the project, through the leading The KONE scenic elevators provide structure with echoes of the old land- consortium partner Mekanika Limited. changing views as they rise from the mark, but befitting the timelessness of The team had to ensure the Barrakka rock-hewn wall of the bastion, cut in the surrounding landscape. Lift could handle the flow of passengers the sixteenth century, to the man-made “It has a big visual impact,” says from two or three cruise ships berthing wall dating from the same time, to the Konrad Buhagiar, a founding partner at at the same time. Upper Barrakka Gardens entrance, with Architecture Project, adding that working “That can mean several thousand views across the harbor and the hills in the context of old Valletta brought the tourists arriving to visit the city. So beyond. PEOPLE FLOW | 21

Malta’s busy past, and future

Throughout the ages, Valletta’s P H O T Ist o c k natural deep-water harbor has been a strategic focus for diverse civilizations, from the Phoenicians to the Carthaginians, the Romans to the Arabs, the Knights of Malta to the French under Napoleon, Meeting the stresses the scale and height of the structure, and the British. and strains meticulous planning was required to These days Malta’s central Engineering and construction faced ensure KONE’s elevators were installed Mediterranean position makes it a several challenges, including the on time. prime tourist destination, attract- regulations that prevented the Barrakka “We held a tight rein on quality ing more than 1.4 million visitors Lift being attached to the bastion, and in control throughout the construction each year with its sunny weather ensuring the tower’s long-term durability. phase, so when it came time to install and historic sights. Well over half The freestanding structure had to be the elevator, it was a smooth process a million of those – more than the anchored underground; the exit and despite the height and the exposed population of Malta itself – are entrance ramps at the Upper Barrakka installation,” Francica says. passengers on cruise ships docking Gardens rest on bearings that allow it to at Valletta. move as the tower deflects or flexes in Working in partnership The cruise terminal and Barrakka the sea winds. The project demanded close Lift have reinvigorated the Valletta One of the crucial technical aspects collaboration and teamwork, Waterfront, including a row of 19 was to carry out extensive weather sim- particularly in engineering the Baroque wharfside warehouses ulations, including wind-tunnel tests to structure, Francica says, adding: built 250 years ago. Today they determine the suitability of the structure “We were given the concept, we house shops, restaurants, and to withstand the worst of the maritime engineered it, and we made it a bars that attract visitors as well as conditions. reality.” Maltese residents. “Using the weather data and the During construction, the architect’s Tourists and locals have also geographical information, studies were vision took shape as conceived. “We revived the use of water taxis as a carried out using this model to deter- were very happy with the collaboration regular means of getting around mine the deflections and forces on the and the end result,” AP’s Buhagiar says. the harbor. Malta will likely attract structure,” Francica says. The consor- The exposed conditions and salty ever more visitors as its prime time tium took into account the possibility of Mediterranean air make regular main- in the limelight approaches: it will seismic activity on the site in determin- tenance essential, and the Barrakka hold the rotating European Union ing the required concrete reinforcement Lift will be covered by a KONE Care™ presidency in the first half of 2017 and structural elements. Maintenance Service plan. and Valletta will be the European The narrow site limited room for “This case is representative of all capital of culture in 2018. ­construction and assembly and in KONE projects: a lifelong commitment to hoisting the building materials. Given our equipment,” Francica concludes. n 22 | PEOPLE FLOW

Design intervention n ja K onsten iu s P hoto Ta Can you spot the elevator?

n a creative twist, the exterior of a ­Hanzeborg is reminiscent of a forest and not KONE ­elevator door has been camou- only disguises the elevator door, but conceals flaged to ­deter dementia patients from the walls in the form of a cityscape. wandering into an elevator and leaving “Out of respect for our residents, we do not the premises of a senior facility. lock them in because that denotes a prison-like The Hanzeborg multifunctional atmosphere. But at the same time, we don’t did you know careI center in Lelystad, the Netherlands, want them to be at risk. We provide a safe was opened in 2010 and houses up to 140 environment and we do this by shifting their residents. Wandering is a common behavior attention away from an exit point,” says Dr. among people with dementia and is of great Gerdien Sloot-Raaijen, Location Manager at concern for staff when it comes to the well- Hanzeborg. being of patients. “The elevator blends into the surroundings The use of camouflage is a design mea- so well that many visitors really have to look sure to help prevent wandering. The motif at twice,” acknowledges Sloot-Raaijen. n PEOPLE FLOW | 23

The appeal to modernize

Aging buildings from the 1980s are beginning to need upgrades in order to stay competitive – be it with newer, greener buildings or with tenants. It St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City, Italy, ranks is ­estimated that 50 percent number 10 on the Skyscraper ­Center’s list of of ­elevators operating in the oldest buildings. Built in 1626, the basilica ­United States today are at least stands 133 meters tall – nearly 700 meters 20 years old; in Europe the shorter than the tallest man-made structure number of units over the age in the world! of 20 years will represent 60 percent of the equipment base LED decorative handrail lighting systems by 2020. for ­escalators use up to 90 percent old wisdom less energy. Interestingly, most of the oldest buildings Impact of (aging) in the world are located in Europe, are equipment reduces ­electricity consumption ­constructed out of masonry, and are of Although people step on to by up to 70 percent annually, religious­ use. elevators and escalators every depending on usage. One might think these structures are day, they rarely give thought to energy inefficient. On the contrary, they the energy and mechanics that It’s wise to modernize are essentially energy efficient due to their go into vertical transportation. Modernization has lasting effects ­traditional construction (thick solid walls Some modern­ elevators on buildings by bringing­ them and plenty of natural ventilation). ­consume less than half as up to date, up to code, and According to a study of buildings by much energy­ as one built two increasing their valuation.­ Green the United States Department of Energy, decades ago and reduce a retrofits raise a building’s visibil- buildings built before 1960 use less energy­ building’s greenhouse gas ity and marketability – making per square foot, on average, than buildings emissions by up to 36 percent­ them more competitive against built since then. The reason is clear: people compared to a hydraulic­ elevator. newer construction. Successful use buildings­ differently these days; and Escalators, on the other modernizations can also result components experience more wear and tear hand, become painfully slow. in a better return on investment over lifetime usage. n Modern standby technology and increased­ rents. n

that many countries do not have Healthy aging ­adequate support for their aging

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