KONE References 2017: Urban Journeys

Summary CHALLENGE • Upgrade China Plaza 66’s facilities to help it remain competitive in the market. • Increase operational efficiency and energy savings of people flow systems. • Upgrade interior design features. • Carry out all the work without disrupting existing tenants and users. SOLUTION • Designed custom-made solution for China Plaza 66 with active inputs from the property owners. • Installed innovative technology packages to increase efficiency, reduce costs and upgrade designs. • Did much of the work at night to minimize disruption to existing tenants and users. FACTS • 66 Floors with an area of 159,555 square meters • Shanghai Hang Bond Property Development Co. Ltd. KONE SOLUTIONS • ReGenerate800 modernization package • ReNova M3 elevator doors • KONE Destination control system minimum, KONE also used its innovative products to address other challenges, namely increasing energy efficiency and improving people flow. For instance, KONE’s ReGenerate800 solution provided greater reliability and safety as compared with the older elevators, while recovering up to 30% of the energy consumed. Additionally, KONE’s Destination control systems were installed, shortening waiting times, reducing the number of intermediate stops, and increasing handling capacity. Throughout the process, KONE worked closely with the property owners, using numerous models and prototypes, to ensure the solutions they had provided worked seamlessly with existing facilities. And the results are clear to see. “The people flow was acceptable during modernization, as both old and new elevators were easy to access,” says Ho. “The passengers feel that the new elevators are quicker than before, as the whole process has become more efficient.” China Plaza 66’s success in its modernization sets an example for other landmark buildings in Shanghai to follow suit, secure in the knowledge that there is a way to upgrade their facilities without having to temporarily shut shop. “We have reduced operational costs, increased rental value for the owners and enhanced user safety and comfort, with minimal disruption to tenants and users. This kind of solution will greatly benefit similar properties across Shanghai,” concludes Tian, confidently. / China Plaza 66 – China 65