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SUMMARY
Challenge
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To provide an innovative solution for fast vertical trans-
portation in the world’s tallest building once completed
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To provide a premium people flow solution for a high-
profile building, featuring a full range of intelligent solutions
Solution
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Strong collaboration between global resources and
experienced local experts
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Revolutionary new elevator rope technology
that will enable a 660-meter elevator rise
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Industry-leading technology that delivers a smooth
experience, including the KONE Polaris
™
Destination
Control System, KONE InfoScreen displays and the
KONE E-Link
™
monitoring system
FAST FACTS
Jeddah Tower
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Year of completion: 2018
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Construction area: 530,000 sq m
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Total gross floor area: 258,000 sq m
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Height: over 1 km
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Apartments: 530
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Hotel rooms: 200
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Maximum elevator speed:
above 10 m/s
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Building owner:
Jeddah Economic Company
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Developer: Jeddah Economic
Company
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Architect: Adrian Smith and Gordon
Gill Architecture
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Contractor: Saudi Bin Laden Group
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Construction supervisor:
Dar Al Handasa
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Project management:
E.C. Harris / Mace JV
KONE Solutions
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29 KONE MiniSpace
™
elevators
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21 KONE MonoSpace
®
elevators
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7 KONE DoubleDeck
elevators
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8 KONE TravelMaster
™
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escalators
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KONE UltraRope
™
technology
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KONE Polaris
™
Destination
Control System
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KONE InfoScreen displays
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KONE E-Link
™
monitoring system
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KONE Care
™
Maintenance
Service
Jeddah Tower – specifically the capability of traveling at
a speed of over 10 meters per second with DoubleDeck
elevators to reach the highest livable floor in the world
in 52 seconds. In addition, the high-speed elevators will
rise 660 meters to the observation deck, making it the
world’s highest elevator rise. We are immensely proud
to be associated with KONE in a relationship that will set
many industry records.”
© Jeddah Economic Company
© Jeddah Economic Company
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