TWIN elevator systems reduce energy consumption and require a smaller footprint
Located in the heart of Kuwait City, the new pearl and shell-shape inspired head office for the National Bank of Kuwait (NBK) consists of 63 floors and stands at a height of 300 meters, making it the country’s second tallest building and a remarkable new landmark in the city’s skyline.
The 10 TWIN elevator systems installed at this office tower are the first to be supplied by Thyssenkrupp Elevator in Kuwait. TWIN is the only elevator system with two cabins that move independently in one single shaft, making the most efficient use of available space, using less energy, and quickening the pace of building tenants. The five-year contract includes maintenance support with access to a stand-by technician.
“Kuwait City is a beacon of architectural modernity, as are the new headquarters of the National Bank of Kuwait. To match this overall ambition in terms of indoor mobility, we deliver some of the world’s most advanced systems,” remarked Peter Walker, CEO, Thyssenkrupp Elevator.
Each elevator has its own traction drive, controller, ropes, counterweight, and governor, while also sharing the same guide rails and landing doors. The key to this system’s safety is that the cabins always operate at a minimum safety distance. It is fully certified by the German TÜV inspectorate – the most stringent and rigorous safety standard an elevator can attain, a press note concluded.
