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Let's put your vision in motion

From skyscrapers to stadiums, entertainment areas to metro stations, airports to hospitals — when we build or modernize complex things, we realize a vision. But as buildings grow more complex, so do the challenges that come with them. Imagine if we could build bigger, smarter, faster, with less compromise between form and function?

KONE Major Projects

Build bigger, smarter, better

What if we could build bigger, smarter, better, with less compromise between form and function? That's where KONE's dedicated Major Projects team comes in. We keep your vision aligned with solutions that match architectural ambition with built reality, bringing breakthrough technology and future-ready services to the world's most complex constructions.

Project experts for bold vision

We have deep experience in helping teams solve complex challenges in unique buildings. From planning to construction, and beyond, our global experts work side by side with you to create People Flow™ solutions that keep vision and function aligned.

Innovations that give you an edge

We bring breakthrough technology and future-ready services to the world’s most complex constructions — going beyond expectations with intelligent solutions that predict and improve how people and things move through your building.

Lifecycle care that keeps you moving

Rely on smart People Flow solutions that maximize uptime and lifecycle value with less fuss, thanks to Predictive maintenance and modernization services that keep buildings relevant with equipment that actually gets better with time.

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Experiences people remember

Delight passengers from the moment they step into the elevator, and keep that experience flowing as they move seamlessly through spaces, minimizing wait times and boosting your building's appeal with that effortless, elevated feel.

What makes a Major Project?

It's not always about size. A Major Project is any build where complexity demands extraordinary solutions - and a team that's already been there.

One elevator. Extraordinary demands.

A single passenger elevator for over 200 people — purpose-engineered to handle extreme capacity, comply with unique safety requirements, and perform reliably for decades in a one-of-a-kind environment.
A city moving underground.

A new metro line with hundreds of solutions across stations, tunnels, and concourses — coordinated, delivered, and maintained as one seamless people flow system.
Where the building is the brief

Iconic architecture, heritage constraints, or unusual geometry — when the building itself is the challenge, KONE's experts turn design ambition into engineering reality.
Scale that spans a landscape

Large-footprint developments — airports, campuses, mixed-use districts — where people flow across vast distances and every connection needs to work in harmony.
The sky is not the limit

Supertall buildings rising over 3,280 feet demand technology that doesn't yet exist — until KONE engineers it, tests it 1,150 feet underground at Tytyri, and makes it real.
When the city sets sail

A cruise ship is a city that moves — thousands of passengers, multiple decks, constant motion. The demands on people flow are the same as on land. The margin for error is not.

New buildings

Are you building something new?

New buildings

Whether you're delivering a high-rise tower, an transportation hub, a medical facility, or a uniquely complex structure, KONE has dedicated solutions and the specialist expertise to match. Whatever the scale or complexity, we help you solve the challenges that others can't.

High-rise buildings

From skyscraper elevators that rise through the world's tallest buildings to testing facilities that go deeper than ever before, we bring proven expertise in pushing the limits of possibility.
High-volume buildings

Airports, metro stations, stadiums and shopping malls. When it comes to moving people at scale, KONE is the one to deliver that smooth, effortless and elevated feeling.
Unique major projects

From iconic hotels to vast hospitals and complexes, our experts make extraordinary designs a reality by solving one-of-a-kind challenges that’ll keep your vision moving.

Modernization

Or modernizing an existing building?

Modernization

Modernization is more than updating the out-of-date. For us, it's about delivering experiences that can rival even the world's most prestigious new buildings. Trust in a team that has deep experience in modernizing very large, complex, or historic buildings. We help you improve the value of your building – without sacrificing what makes it unique.

Experts in modernization

From planning to installation and beyond, our local and global experts work side by side with you to create People Flow™ solutions that'll keep your building relevant for years to come.

Digital services

Go beyond expectations with next-generation digital services and intelligent solutions that predict and improve movement in your building.

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Sustainable solutions

Maximize uptime while improving your building's green credentials. We’ll help you reduce energy use, improve preventive care, and boost value across the lifecycle with a roadmap that gives you a clear view of the future.

Refreshed experiences

Reduce travel times, remove friction, and turn movement into an effortless experience. With our modernization solutions, your building will keep getting better, even as it starts to reach capacity.

Maintenance

Digitally enabled care to keep everything running smoothly

In complex buildings, downtime is never just an inconvenience. KONE's industry-leading maintenance combines real-time intelligence, remote capabilities, and full digital transparency — keeping your people flow solutions performing at their best, around the clock.

With predictive monitoring, we recognize approximately 53% of service needs addressed and completed before they created a callback

And through the KONE Online customer portal, you get real-time visibility into the performance and status of every unit — with the transparency and control that complex building operations demand.

Supporting your building from day one

One team. Every stage. Whenever you build.

Supporting your building from day one

When you're attempting something that's never been done before, you need a team that's already been there. KONE's dedicated Major Projects team brings global expertise and local presence together — working as one across sales, project management, and service at every stage of your project, from first conversation to long-term operation.

Building design and planning

KONE experts work closely with you from the earliest stages to select the right designs and solutions, align with your building's vision, and build a delivery plan that keeps complexity under control.
Construction

Precise, professionally managed installation keeps your project on schedule — with global construction acceleration expertise and local teams working together to maintain every detail is delivered to the highest standard.
In operation

The relationship doesn't end at handover. Your dedicated KONE service team maintains your building at its best — with the same expertise and continuity that brought your vision to life.

The Tytyri High-Rise Laboratory is the bedrock of KONE's engineering mastery, providing major project customers the ultimate assurance in vertical transportation. By testing technology to its physical limits more than 1,100 feet underground, we de-risk the world's most ambitious architectural visions through rigorous, high-speed trials. For our partners, Tytyri represents a legacy of unparalleled expertise — proving that KONE possesses the proven experience and innovative precision needed to safely shape the skylines of tomorrow.

Ready to get started?

Let's put your vision in motion. Talk to a KONE expert today.

Sustainability is no longer a differentiator in prime real estate — it's a baseline expectation. Tenants, investors, and regulators increasingly demand it, and the buildings that attract the best occupants are the ones that can prove it.

KONE is ranked as one of the most sustainable companies in the world — the only company in the elevator industry to hold that distinction. With best-in-class ISO A-class energy performance, low-carbon people flow solutions, and certified sustainable materials, we help you secure the BREEAM, LEED, and Green Mark credits that protect your building's value and future-proof your investment.

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Frequently asked questions

KONE Major Projects delivers customized vertical transportation solutions for the world's most complex buildings. The division combines global expertise, world-class project management, and cutting-edge technology — supporting projects from initial design through installation, maintenance, and modernization.

KONE Major Projects specializes in supertall skyscrapers, large mixed-use developments, landmark buildings, airports, metro systems, marine and hospitals. Notable projects include the Jeddah Tower in Saudi Arabia, China Zun in Beijing, and Bloomberg's European HQ in London.

KONE provides end-to-end support across the full project lifecycle — from people flow consulting and simulation in the planning phase, to engineering and installation, through to connected maintenance and monitoring once the building is operational.

KONE UltraRope® uses an ultra-light carbon fiber core, making it 80% lighter than conventional steel ropes and significantly improving the energy efficiency of skyscrapers. It is also more resistant to building sway and reduces the structural load — all while delivering maintenance-free performance for 15 years.

The KONE Tytyri High Rise Laboratory is a Guinness World Record-holding elevator testing facility located 350 meters underground in an active limestone mine in Finland. With 11 test shafts and speeds up to 26 m/s, it allows KONE engineers to test safety systems, ride comfort, aerodynamics, and new technologies like UltraRope® under extreme real-world conditions.

Yes. KONE has modernized elevators and escalators in historically significant and architecturally complex buildings worldwide. Modernizations focus on improving energy efficiency, safety, and handling capacity while minimizing disruption.

KONE uses sensors, expert observation, and 3D traffic simulations to model how people move through a building. These insights inform decisions on elevator quantity, placement, speed, and control systems — helping building owners reduce wait times, improve comfort, and make smarter investment decisions.

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Let's put your vision in motion

Build bigger, smarter, better

Project experts for bold vision

Innovations that give you an edge

Lifecycle care that keeps you moving

Experiences people remember

What makes a Major Project?

One elevator. Extraordinary demands.

A city moving underground.

Where the building is the brief

Scale that spans a landscape

The sky is not the limit

When the city sets sail

Are you building something new?

High-rise buildings

High-volume buildings

Unique major projects

Or modernizing an existing building?

Experts in modernization

Digital services

Sustainable solutions

Refreshed experiences

Digitally enabled care to keep everything running smoothly

One team. Every stage. Whenever you build.

Building design and planning

Construction

In operation

The underground epicenter of elevator testing

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Frequently asked questions

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