Leadenhall

STRUCTURAL EXPRESSIONISM

The Leadenhall Building is a building of world firsts, boasting the world’s largest and fastest suite of panoramic lifts. But the real stunner is the mold-breaking design – nothing comparable has ever been attempted before.

Description

The Leadenhall Building is an iconic addition to the London skyline. Designed by Graham Stirk of world-acclaimed architects, Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners, the 45-storey skyscraper is the second tallest building in the Square Mile financial district, with 57,000 square metres of office space providing spectacular views across the Thames River and beyond.

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Building facts

Completed: 2014
Height: 224 m
Floors: 45
Maximum speed: 8 m/s
Total floor area: 111,484 sqm
Building owner: British Land and Oxfort Properties
Developer: British Land and Oxfort Properties
Architect: Graham Stirk of Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners
Contractor: Laing O'Rourke

KONE solutions

24 KONE MiniSpace™ scenic lifts
2 KONE MiniSpace™ lifts
6 KONE TransitMasters™ 120 escalators
2 customised platform lifts
KONE Polaris® destination control system
KONE E-Link™ monitoring system

CHALLENGES	SOLUTIONS
To create a one-off lift concept that is visually and technically integrated with the architect’s uncompromising vision To provide smooth transition between low-, mid- and high-rise lift groups To oversee the challenging installation of the scenic cars, which had to be installed in one piece and delivered along a tight corridor	Successful technical and architectural integration was achieved during two years of intensive collaboration with the contractor and architects All three lift groups adhere to a common design principle, with a unique brightly colored sling As the building has no concrete core, all wiring is concealed in the back wall and floor units, achieving a clean, minimalistic effect Special destination control software provides smooth automatic transfer at the push of a single button

CHALLENGES

SOLUTIONS

To create a one-off lift concept that is visually and technically integrated with the architect’s uncompromising vision
To provide smooth transition between low-, mid- and high-rise lift groups
To oversee the challenging installation of the scenic cars, which had to be installed in one piece and delivered along a tight corridor

Successful technical and architectural integration was achieved during two years of intensive collaboration with the contractor and architects
All three lift groups adhere to a common design principle, with a unique brightly colored sling
As the building has no concrete core, all wiring is concealed in the back wall and floor units, achieving a clean, minimalistic effect
Special destination control software provides smooth automatic transfer at the push of a single button

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THE LEADENHALL BUILDING

STRUCTURAL EXPRESSIONISM

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