MOCAA by Heatherwick Studios Reinvents the Vertical Journey

Experience the magic of the Museum of Contemporary Art Africa (MOCAA) elevators by Heatherwick Studio. These custom glass elevators celebrate the historic silos, reinventing the vertical journey. With transparency and interplay of light, they offer captivating views and a revitalized museum visit. Discover how Heatherwick's innovative design creates a transcendent experience, merging art and architecture in a mesmerizing way. Step into the MOCAA elevators and be transported to a world where history and modernity seamlessly intertwine.

Elevators Take the Stage at Louis Vuitton Fashion Week in Paris

Louis Vuitton's Fall/Winter 2011 runway show featured vintage elevators as the backdrop, paying homage to the brand's roots in luxury luggage and the grand era of travel. The elevators were 19th century wrought iron birdcage elevators, with an elegant and exclusive atmosphere.

A Look Inside the Richfield Tower's Ornate Elevator Lobby

The Richfield Tower is a prime example of a 1920s Art Deco building located in the heart of downtown Los Angeles. The building, which served as the headquarters for the Richfield Oil Company, is known for its intricate details and opulent design. Recently, archive photos and records were discovered that provide a glimpse into the luxurious design of the building's elevators.

Art Deco, Elevator HistoryJoshua NelsonJanuary 21, 2023Art Deco, Skyscrapers, Elevator Lobby

Uncovering the Evolution of Frank Lloyd Wright's Vertical Vision: New Renderings Reveal Unbuilt Crystal City Skyscrapers

Frank Lloyd Wright's design for Crystal City was a visionary concept for a vertical city, comprising of interconnected skyscrapers and underground spaces. The renderings of this unbuilt project, brought to life by architect David Romero, show a complex of interconnected buildings that would have risen high above the city, connected by a network of elevators and internal highways.

Louis Vuitton Elevator: A Tribute to the Art of Travel at Le Dokhan's, Paris Arc de Triomphe

Le Dokhan's, Paris Arc de Triomphe is a luxury hotel located close to the iconic Arc de Triomphe. Guest rooms, restaurant, bar, fitness center and exceptional service are offered but what makes this hotel truly unique is its elevator cab, made from a vintage Louis Vuitton steamer trunk, adding luxury and nostalgia to guest experience. Perfect choice for luxury travelers visiting Paris.

Designing the Perfect Elevator Cab Interior: A Step-by-Step Guide

Elevators are an essential component of modern buildings and designing an elevator cab interior involves a combination of functionality, safety, and aesthetics. From defining the purpose of the elevator to choosing materials and colors, lighting, adding safety features, wayfinding, branding, and considering the overall aesthetic. It's important to test and evaluate the design, regular maintenance and attention to details.

Elevated Fun: The Best Elevator Rides at Disney World and Disneyland

Elevator rides at Disney World and Disneyland are a type of theme park attraction that involve passengers riding in an elevator-style vehicle to a specific destination, often with a theme or storyline incorporated into the ride experience. These attractions can range in intensity and thrill level, and may be suitable for riders of all ages or may have height or age restrictions.

Custom Elevator, Vertical LandscapeJoshua NelsonDecember 19, 2022Disney

Ancient Elevators

Ancient elevators such as Archimedes' typically consisted of a wooden platform or box drawn by hemp ropes through a vertical open shaft and powered by men or animals operating a capstan. These devices were used primarily to lift heavy loads such as water or building materials.

Elevator History, Heritage Elevator, UrbanismJoshua NelsonDecember 14, 2022Ancient Elevator, History, Historic, Rome, Egypt, Greece, Otto, Ottoman Empire

Man Adds Piece of Detroit History to Home with Original Hudsons Elevator

Alex Begin of Bloomfield Hills, Michigan loved visiting the downtown J.L. Hudson store in Detroit as a child with his parents. The highlight for him was the over 50 elevators that serviced the 33 levels located on Woodward Avenue. Begin loved watching the elevator operators delivering patrons to their desired floors.

Elevator History, Heritage ElevatorJoshua NelsonNovember 6, 2022History, Historic, Detroit

White Elevator Design Ideas

Elegant, modern, pure, simple, clean, sophisticated, timeless white elevator interiors. Here are some amazing ideas for white elevator cab interiors.

Custom ElevatorJoshua NelsonNovember 6, 2022Elevator Interior, Interior Design

Schindler Partners with MX3D to Create a 3D Printed Elevator Design

In the joint project with MX3D, Schindler elevator car has designed a 3D printed elevator cab that looks like a filigree leafless branches. A design that can only be produced using 3D printing. In addition to aesthetics, however, the project is also dedicated to topology optimization, which aims to achieve the best possible design. “Essentially, you look at an object and lots of it is superfluous material”

Art Elevator, Conceptual Design, Custom Elevator, Schindler ElevatorJoshua NelsonNovember 7, 2021Materials

This Hip Hong Kong Apartment Building Gloriously Celebrates Public Amenities Over Private Space

Hong Kong-based, Australian architect Ben McCarthy of Charlie & Rose is well known for his creatively designed hospitality and food and beverage projects. His design sensibilities caught the attention of Hong Kong–based property developer District 15, who commissioned McCarthy to design a serviced studio apartment complex named The Nate.

Custom Elevator, Hotel Elevator, Residential DesignJoshua NelsonOctober 11, 2021Hong Kong, Hotel, Apartment

Renowned Artist Karel Martens Creates a Wonderful Elevator Wayfinding Mural for UK Hospital

Pentagram has teamed up with placemaking agency Futurecity and renowned graphic artist Karel Martens to create a permanent installation at the newly opened Cancer Centre at Guy’s and St Thomas’ Hospital. The piece is one of five major art commissions in the centre, which was designed by Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners.

Art Elevator, Branding, Hospital ElevatorJoshua NelsonOctober 11, 2021Hospital, Art, Art Elevator, Graphic Panel

Tribe Hotel, Perth | Travis Walton Architecture & Interior Design

This innovative modular hotel was manufactured entirely offshore and shipped to its home site in West Perth, a process that significantly reduced the cost of construction. Where the developer hasn’t skimped is interior design, recruiting TWA to create an ‘edited luxury experience’ that’s part social destination, part gallery space and every inch a sophisticated sanctuary for the urban aesthete.

Art Elevator, Custom Elevator, Hotel ElevatorJoshua NelsonOctober 11, 2021Hotel, Modern Elevator, Australia

A first look at the futuristic 'Elevator Furniture' designed Harry Nuriev of Crosby Studios.

Harry Nuriev still remembers his first ride in an elevator. He was a teenager. “While growing up in low-income projects in Russia, elevators were not very commonplace,” he explains. He has since been in many other elevators all over the world, but his latest project, The Elevator, a retrofuturistic installation he unveils today at the 15th edition of the design fair Design Miami/Basel, is inspired by a lift’s speed and its quality as a room that is constantly in motion. It also continues his fascination with the metallic, the monochrome, and the mid-century Italian modernism that has been typical of his firm Crosby Studios’ well-received work.

Art Elevator, Conceptual Design, Museum ElevatorsJoshua NelsonOctober 11, 2021Art Elevator, Interior Designer, Textured Metal

How Stainless Steel Elevators are Designed to Last

Chances are you’ve been in an elevator cab interior that was scratched and beaten. Abused elevator interiors, messy design finishes, and low quality finishes speak volumes about building maintenance and pride in real-estate ownership. That’s why our team of recommend working with professional Elevator Interior Specialists to ensure your elevators not just meet expectations at sign off, but for years to follow.

Luxury Intersects with Fantasy in Shenzen's Sonmei Hotel

Sonmei hotel is located in the southeast corner of a commercial building in Shenzen, China. The reception hall on the first floor intersects with a neighbouring office building. It is the crossing of daily customer flow and staff. In such a comprehensive modern field, the integration and existence of the hotel has become particularly important. With unexpected artistic intervention, the designer broke the established state and orthodox impression of the space, and opened up a new world that is different from the routine and presents artistic and unique aura

Custom Elevator, Hotel Elevator, Modern Elevator DesignJoshua NelsonApril 4, 2021Hotel, China, Elevator Lighting

The History of the Organic Design behind Louis Sullivan’s 1894 Chicago Stock Exchange Elevator Enclosures

One of Louis Sullivan’s most idealized buildings, the long-lost Stock Exchange historical value is still being cherished today — with sale of elevator enclosures and parts.

Joshua NelsonAugust 14, 2020

WIPdesign has Crafted An Astonishing Elevator for the Champaign Brand Moët & Chandon

WIPdesign has created and built the lobby and the monumental elevator of the Maison Moët & Chandon at Epernay. Moët & Chandon, also known simply as Moët, is a French fine winery and co-owner of the luxury goods company LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE. Moët et Chandon is one of the world's largest champagne producers and a prominent champagne house.

Heatherwick Studio's Ultra-Luxury Residence Blossoms Out of Singapore's Skyline

Heatherwick Studio’s new ultra-luxury residence in the heart of Singapore's Admore Draycotta Area is a tranquil vertical palace of natural beauty. With an abundance of sensuous spaces, the building blossoms out of the city into a soaring vertical landscape.