The Thompson Center in Chicago proudly showcases its structure and mechanical equipment rather than hiding it.

The State of Illinois Center, one of America’s most debated public buildings has inspired and outraged citizens and critics since its opening in 1985. Designed by architect Helmut Jahnan, the James R. Thompson Center was completed almost only 35 years ago is in threat of being destroyed.

Modern Elevator Design, Panoramic Glass Elevator, Shopping Centres, Vertical LandscapeJoshua NelsonMay 11, 2020Mall, Elevator Technology, Architecture, Architects Elevator, Best Elevator Designs

Destination Dispatch and Elevator Control Innovation

Everywhere property owners and architects are embracing destination dispatch, an optimization technique used to improve elevator travel time by grouping passengers for the same destinations into the same elevators. Unlike conventional elevator control systems, destination dispatch control systems takes into account desired destination floors and the number of waiting passengers to significantly improve efficiency and convenience.

Elevator Modernization, Vertical Landscape, UrbanismJoshua NelsonSeptember 4, 2019Control Operating Panel, Destination Dispatch, Elevator Technology