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A sky-high penthouse is on sale in Dubai – but Emirati luxury is moving down to earth
Visitors to the Burj Khalifa are usually content with a latte at Atmosphere on the 122nd floor and a view of Dubai from the observation deck. But last week I took a different lift…
Up in the air
Big-name architects are helping to transform Ecuador’s capital – but do its residents want the high life?
Elevated living
Swiss elevator giant Schindler and its rivals navigate the complex engineering behind moving millions of urbanites skyward daily, as cities grow taller and pandemic concerns reshape vertical transportation.
Going up?
A technological breakthrough for the humble lift is set to elevate our skylines to brand new heights.
You lift me up
As skyscrapers grow taller, the demand for complex elevator systems increases. Leading manufacturer Schindler is investing in double-decker lifts and sky lobbies to meet the challenges of moving thousands of people in minutes.
