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CHINAMERCHANTSPLAZA–SHENZHEN,CHINA
Shenzhen’s future
looks smart
SouthernChina’smost exclusive office tower sets
a newbenchmark for intelligent buildings inAsia.
Anew seaside town is taking shape in the Shekoudistrict
of Shenzhen. As part of the facelift of the SeaWorld urban
complex, China’s earliest pilot zone for economic reforms
in the1980s, the coastal development is being transformed
into a commercial and recreational hubhosting an arts
center, deluxe hotel, IMAX theater and seaside park.
The center of it all
Thecommercial centerpiece is thenewChinaMerchantsPlaza
officebuilding,whichmarks amilestone in thedevelopment
of intelligent office space in theShenzhen region. Towering
211meters above thecoastline, it is themost exclusiveoffice
estatedevelopedbyChinaMerchantsPropertyDevelopment
Co., Ltd. during its100-yearhistory.
KONEwaschosen to supply theelevatorsbasedona long-term
partnership and aproven ability todeliver premium value.
Theproject included21KONE elevators in total, including
high-speedKONEMiniSpace
™
elevators that areable to travel
at sixmeters per second. Because ride comfort becomes
evenmore important athigh speeds, KONEcreateda special
wiring solution for theseelevators toprevent electromagnetic
interferenceandmaximizepassenger comfort.
“KONEovercameall difficulties andprovidedexcellent service
without anydelays,”praised thedeveloper.
Topmarks for intelligence
Officebuildingsaround theworldareentering the intelligent
era, withChina at the forefront. “With itsmany high-
tech features, the tower ranks amongChina’smost
intelligent buildings. This is the first project inChinawith
a traditional KONE Polaris
™
DestinationControl System,”
says
ShangRuilin
, KONEProjectManager.
Integratedwith thebuilding’s access control system, KONE’s
destinationcontrol systemprovides enhanced securitywhile
guidingpassengers to the right elevator. This ensures
less crowded cars, shorter travel times and fewer stops.
The KONE E-Link
™
monitoring systemprovides real-time
data on transportationdemand, traffic performance and
equipment status. Together, the intelligent systemsguarantee
a superiorpeopleflowexperience.
Touchesof luxury
Themagnificent skyscraper offers breathtaking views of the
mountains and sea, and the inside is just as impressivewith
an18-meter-high lobbyandmassivecolumn-free interior space.
KONE created a one-of-a-kind elevator car tomatch the
exclusive look of the interiors. The car walls are crafted out
of stainless steel,matte glass and rare laminated steel net.
The complex combinationofmaterials creates a rich senseof
layering, addinga luxurious feel to thecar. Special attention
was paid to the detailing, landingdoor, car door and
operatingpanel, all finished in smudge-free stainless steel
toachieveboth formand function.