Almost 222 years since the establishment of India's first-ever elevator at Raj Bhavan, Kolkata, in 1892, India now boasts of having the world's biggest elevator! Yes, you read that right! Finnish company- KONE Elevators India has installed the world's largest elevator in Mumbai at the Jio World Center that can carry up to 200 people together in a single trip. The dimensions of this one-of-a-kind elevator are 25.78 square meters, covering a space equivalent to an average bedroom flat in the city. Read more about it below at SURFACES REPORTER (SR):
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This 16 Ton, 5-stop elevator has become a cynosure owing to its huge size and sturdiness to carry around 200 people together at a time. Further, it travels at the speed of 1 meter per second. The project is properly tested from the most optimum people flow analysis, with optimum quality and safety aspects built-in. This wonder lift is supported by 18 pulleys and 9 ropes for safety.
Idea behind the project
The main idea behind this amazing project was the vision to build a monument in Mumbai that could be commemorated at the national level. And the latest architectural marble played its role nicely by creating JWC, Mumbai and India the point of conversation across the world.
It took almost 6 years for the firm to create this 200 pax lift, but after the incessant hard work of the team, now the world-class project has become a focal point of the Jio World Centre in Mumbai. Spread over 18.5 acres of land, Jio World Center in BKC Mumbai houses around 188 elevators entirely on the complex- all are developed by Kone. And each of the elevators is a masterpiece in its own right.
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Safe, swift, state of the art and elegant
The team's brief was to design a "safe, swift, state of the art and elegant elevator. The lift contains a glass wall with a 4-panel center opening the glass door to enjoy the all-around scenic view. Further, it has elegant panels and two display screens.
The entire structural shaft travels on rails attached over steel columns. The lift is not only durable and sturdy but it is also energy-saving. It is fitted with a comprehensive facility management tool of the company that allows the staff to remotely monitor the elevator.
Amit Gossain, Managing Director, KONE Elevators, says, "The machine that powers the elevator is bigger than the elevator itself". And the unique thing about this machine is that it is fitted at the bottom of the lift, unlike the usual top fixtures.
Tastefully done interiors
The interiors of the lift are delightfully done with a smooth finish. It carries a lotus theme that is central to the Jio World Centre décor. A big oranted crystal-studded light adore the interiors of this beautiful lift that captures everyone's attention.
Undoubtedly, the project is an ideal mix of art, engineering, and architecture.
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