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Hyatt Regency
Case overview
Downtown Seattle has undergone a dramatic transformation in recent years, with a surge of high-rise residential, office, and hospitality developments reshaping the city skyline. Amid this building boom, the 45-story Hyatt Regency Seattle emerged as one of the city's largest and most ambitious hospitality developments adding 1,260 guest rooms to the growing downtown core.
| Project name | Hyatt Regency |
| Location | Seattle, Washington, USA |
| Year completed | 2018 |
| Floors | 45 |
| Rooms | 1,260 |
| Size | 136,567 m² (1.47 million ft²) |
| Constructor | Sellen Construction |
Key requirements of the project
- Help the customer meet an aggressive construction schedule
- Keep people and goods moving efficiently in different weather conditions
- Limit disruption to the surrounding community in a busy downtown location
Jumping to the next level
The Hyatt Regency became the first project in the United States to use the KONE JumpLift™ solution, helping maintain efficient vertical transportation throughout construction while minimizing disruption to the surrounding urban environment. Installed within the building’s permanent elevator shaft, the self-climbing system progressively "jumps" upward as the structure rises, providing workers and materials access to higher floors during construction.
“KONE has been very good at collaborating and thinking outside the box. They have been an integral partner in figuring out creative ways I have never seen before in the industry. I would definitely use the KONE JumpLift again, and I have been bringing in project managers from other jobs in the region to show them what it can do.”
Mike Ryberg
Senior Superintendent, Sellen Construction
Results of the collaboration
Accelerated construction progress
With KONE JumpLift™, workers could move quickly and efficiently throughout the building, helping maintain construction momentum and reduce disruption.
Improved workforce experience
By transporting workers inside the building, the solution provided protection from weather conditions and imrpoved comfort, convenience, and site access.
Earlier operational readiness
The solution enabled furniture, equipment, and other materials to be moved into the building sooner, supporting faster opening preparations.
Successful project partnership
Close collaboration between KONE and Sellen Construction helped support the project's aggressive schedule.
Technology highlights
- 2 KONE JumpLift™ construction-time elevators
- 16 KONE MiniSpace™ elevators
- 12 KONE TravelMaster™ escalators
- 6 KONE MonoSpace® elevators
- 2 large freight elevators
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