New Zealand Commercial Design Trends Series NZ Commercial Design Trends Vol. 33/03C | Page 77

Below:An external elevator with a stainless steel and glass cab takes prominent position on the new EMA building in Auckland. HIGH PROFILE An external metal and glass elevator takes a prominent corner of the new EMA office building – the gleaming lift was a good fit for the green-focussed building When an external lift becomes a prominent, even leading, part of a building’s architectural look, it has to be a pretty good one in terms of both stand-out aesthetics and efficient operation. For the new EMA building, Avery Team Architects specified Schindler’s Lifts’ 3300AP model for its striking visual presence and energy-saving plusses. Having the stairs and elevator outside the main body of the building already saves around 15% on services like air conditioning and even lighting. The 3300AP’s clean-drive technology saves about 30% of standard energy use. Plus, the lift also has an energy-saving stand-by mode and LED lighting. In terms of looks the lift is in a class of its own. The elevator’s glass back keeps everything light and open to the views, while the stainless steel cab and entry complement the EMA building’s semi- industrial touches of mesh, concrete and glass. For further details, contact Schindler Lifts, phone: [phone]. Email: [email protected], or alternatively head online: www.schindler.com/nz save and share: search 49810 or ema at Trendsideas.com search | save | share at