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“The schedulewas tough. Thehandover tookplacewhile
constructionwas still ongoing. Numerous contractors
were involved, and they kept changing – as a result,
wehad toworkwithelevator shaftsof varying statesof
readiness. By focusingattentiononovercomingdifficulties,
we finished the installation on time,” says Pronikov.
With acoustics designedbyMüller-BBMofMunich,
the concert hall offers a crispbalance of sound
between the singers andorchestra pit, which canbe
raised and lowered to achieve the optimum levels for
every production. Clearly, elevator noise is the last
thing audienceswish tohear during a classical concert.
“The architects specified that all equipment near the
stagemust be as silent as possible. In addition to our
standard low-noise solutions, extra soundproofingwas
achieved through shaft-in-shaft solutions designed for
double sound absorption.We also supplied isolated
brackets to reduce vibration. KONE’s presence in the
building is virtually inaudible,” says Samkovich.
SUMMARY
Challenge
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Toprovide solutions for the smoothand silentmovement
of people, goods, props and scenery
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To respondflexibly tonumerous changes in thebuilding
design, scheduleand contractor teams
Solution
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Custom-designedelevators accommodate large stage
sets andmoveperformers behind the scenes
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A shaft-in-shaft solutionand isolatedbrackets reduce
noiseand vibration fromequipment near the stage
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KONE collaboratedflexiblywith changing teams of
contractors toensurea timelyhandover
FAST FACTS
Mariinsky II
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Completed: 2013
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Floors: 7+3underground
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Total floor area: 79,114 sqm
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Seating capacity: 2,000
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Buildingowner:MariinskyTheater
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Developer:MinistryofCulture,
North-WestConstructionHeadquarters
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Architect:DiamondSchmittArchitects
&KBViPS
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Contractor:OJSCGeneralConstruction
Corporation
KONESolutions
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24KONEMonoSpace
®
elevators
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2KONE ECO3000
®
escalators
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KONEE-Link
™
monitoring system
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