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Markthal Rotterdam

Case overview

Markthal Rotterdam is the Netherlands' first indoor food market and one of the city's most recognizable landmarks. The mixed-use development combines a market hall, apartments, a cooking school, gourmet boutiques, a supermarket, and Rotterdam's largest downtown underground parking facility under one roof. To support the movement of around seven million visitors annually, KONE delivered a tailored package of elevators, escalators, and maintenance services.

Project name	Markthal Rotterdam
Location	Rotterdam, The Netherlands
Year completed	2014
Floors	15
Flow	7 million people annually

Key requirements of the project

Win a coveted contract for one of Rotterdam’s widely publicized architectural landmarks
Deliver elevators and escalators serving seven million visitors annually while keeping visitor and goods traffic separate
Complete installation under challenging conditions, working with numerous specialized teams in narrow pit cut-outs

Results of the collaboration

Effective collaboration

A personalized tour of KONE's major projects in Rotterdam helped demonstrate the suitability of the proposed solutions.

Optimized people and goods flow
Detailed capacity calculations and early-stage planning input helped ensure efficient movement throughout the building.

Efficient project delivery
Attentive project management and careful logistical planning helped ensure installation was completed quickly and efficiently.

Technology highlights

17 KONE MonoSpace® Special elevators
8 KONE freight elevators
10 KONE TravelMaster™ 110 escalators

17 operators for sliding doors
KONE Care™ Maintenance Service

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