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The Elbphilharmonie

The Elbphilharmonie
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Case overview

 

Since its launch in November 2016, Hamburg’s Elbphilharmonie has come to symbolize the unique relationship between design, technology and culture. From the outside, Elphi (as the locals affectionately call it) is a brick-and-glass high rise that looks like a swanky ocean liner docked in the city’s harbor. Inside the 110-meter-high, 26-story structure are one of the world’s top ten concert halls, mixed-use apartments, and a five-star hotel.

 

Project nameThe Elbphilharmonie
LocationHamburg, Germany
Year completed2016
Architect and main developerHerzog & de Meuron
ContractorHochtief Infrastructure GmbH

 

Key requirements of the project

  • Provide solutions capable of transporting the thousands of people who visit the center every day
  • Develop an escalator worthy of the Elbphilharmonie, one of the most unique music and events centers in the world

Results of the collaboration

A harmony of design and technology

    Elbphilharmonie escalator

    World's first arched escalators

    Specially designed for the Elbphilharmonie, the world's first arched escalators are more than 80 meters long and the longest in Europe. Their curved design creates the experience of an "endless" journey.

    Elbphilharmonie escalator

    Supporting the architect's vision

    KONE worked closely with the architect to ensure that the final product met the vision for the Elbphilharmonie. This close collaboration helped create a solution that integrated seamlessly with the buildings unique design.

    Escalator model

    Close project collaboration

    KONE worked closely with the developer to help ensure building schedules were and delivered solutions capable of handling the venue's high visitor volumes. Nearly 13,000 people used the escalators each day during the opening weekend.

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Technology highlights

  • 2 KONE arch escalators
  • 20 year, full-service maintenance contract

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