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The city that never sits

The city that never sits

Shanghai is one of the most populous cities in the world and a global financial center. In its rise to becoming a megalopolis, the city is retrofitting old buildings and structures including the China Plaza 66, transforming them into modern office complexes.

Mission Modernization

Mission Modernization

Across Europe, thousands of buildings are being refurbished and modernized. Hear how we helped Germany’s Westend Gate high-rise building handle more people, operate different functionalities, and utilize more modern technology.

The future beckons

The future beckons

Why is modernization the only solution to cities keeping pace with the current rate of technological advancement? Ilpo Marjamaa, senior vice president – Modernization Business at KONE tells you more.

Helping high-rise buildings keep up with the times

Helping high-rise buildings keep up with the times

While modern high-rise buildings are built to last for decades, the equipment inside them may not be able to handle rising capacities beyond a few years. This makes modernization, especially of vertical-transport solutions, a top priority.

A night at the museum

A night at the museum

Replacing four sets of escalators in a century-old facility that sees over a million visitors a year is a tough job. Yet, that is exactly what KONE managed to do at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science, with no disruption to the flow of visitors. Here is how we did it.

Shanghai sheds its skin

SHANGHAI SHEDS ITS SKIN

In the last part of our mini-series on urban renewal, we go to the commercial capital of China. Shanghai is home to 23 million people, making it the third most populous city in the world. Let’s find out what’s happening to old buildings in the city.

The windy city's balancing act

THE WINDY CITY'S BALANCING ACT

Chicago is home to four of the ten tallest buildings in the United States. With no regulatory limits to high-rise construction, the skyline keeps ambitiously inching skyward. But does that mean it is losing its heritage?