Glass Car Design focused on outward views
Panoramic Elevator
OEM System Solutions
Panoramic Elevators That Connect Architecture and Views
A panoramic elevator makes the journey between floors part of the building's architectural experience through glass car surfaces. In hotel lobbies, shopping centres, offices and atrium buildings, outward views and passenger transport are considered together. Car geometry, glazing layout, door orientation, drive and control components are assessed against shaft conditions and traffic demand. The OEM approach plans glass fixings, cleaning access and maintenance alongside visual integration. Capacity, speed, travel and the number of stops are determined through engineering selection to suit the building's requirements.
Panoramic Views
Architectural Integration
Project-Based Configuration
Panoramic Elevator System
Glass car design and architectural integration in one project approach
Architectural Integration Coordinated planning of shaft, façade and entrances
Project-Based Selection Configuration around use and maintenance needs
Transparent Design, Integrated System
Architectural design and technical planning for panoramic elevators
A panoramic elevator brings together the appearance of the car, equipment within the shaft and landing entrances. Glazing positions shape the view, while the supporting structure, doors and service access define installation constraints. OEM selection considers architectural expectations alongside the building's passenger traffic and operational needs.
A Car Connected to the View
The extent and position of glazed surfaces are planned to strengthen passengers' visual connection with their surroundings. Car form, frame details and interior finishes are considered with the building's design language, balancing transparency with the supporting structure and equipment layout.
System Selection for the Project
Capacity, speed, travel and entrance arrangements are selected with more than appearance in mind. Building traffic, shaft dimensions, door openings and control needs are examined together, matching the panoramic car design with a drive and control solution suited to the installation.
Planning for Operation and Maintenance
Glass cleaning, equipment access and component replacement are considered during design. Applications exposed to sunlight, temperature changes and weather require separate assessment. Glass construction, fixings and safety components are finalised through the project and the relevant technical verification.
Panoramic OEM System
Panoramic Elevator Solution with a Glass Car
The panoramic OEM system is a project approach that considers car and shaft design together with doors, drive, controls and safety components. Glazing positions, structural details and entrances are assessed against the architectural plan. System selection takes account of traffic demand, passenger comfort, cleaning and maintenance access. Final dimensions and technical values are determined in the approved installation design.
Car GeometryFlat, curved or multi-faceted glazing is assessed against the shaft, supporting structure and project feasibility.
Doors and EntrancesLanding connections, entrance directions and clear passage are planned together with the car layout.
System IntegrationDrive, control and safety equipment are matched to the selected car structure and intended use.
Service AccessAccess space required for cleaning, inspection and component replacement is included in the design.
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