00Observation elevator
Through the window
A glass car rising along the façade. The city opens floor by floor, and the ride becomes part of the architecture.
- Speed
- 0.75–1.75m/s
- Load
- 450–1,600kg
- Persons
- 6–24
according to Hyundai ElevatorPrinciple illustration drawn by Luxury Lift. It does not show a specific model.
Scroll to open01Why panoramic
A car that shows the view.
Hyundai technology in a glazed envelope to enhance façades, atriums and lobbies: five configurations, from one glazed side to an all-glass car.
Versions
- 1-sided
- 2-sided
- 3-sided
- Semicircular
- Glass-walled
- 01Speed
- 0.75–1.75m/s
- 02Load
- 450–1,600kg
- 03Persons
- 6–24
- 04Glazed configurations
- 5
- 05Car designs
- 10
according to Hyundai Elevator
A varied line-up
Five view types, from a single glazed side to an all-glass car, so the lift follows the building rather than the reverse.
Space kept free
The shaft can sit outside the building, leaving the floor area inside to its occupants.
Engineering skill
Structure, glazing and lighting are designed together, so the car stays a precise object by day and by night.
Added value
A visible lift becomes a landmark: it brings a façade, an atrium or a lobby to life and marks the address.
02Five views
Five ways to open the view.
The view type sets how much of the car is glass. Scroll: the plan redraws itself for each configuration.
- 01 / 05
1-side window
One glass wall: the view opens on a single side, the other walls keep the car finish.
Published designsSQ-121A · SQ-129A · SQ-129B
See these designs · 1-side window - 02 / 05
2-side window
Two glazed walls: the viewing angle widens and the car reads from two directions.
Published designsSQ-119C
See these designs · 2-side window - 03 / 05
3-side window
Three glazed walls: only the door side stays opaque, and the car can be seen from afar.
Published designsHG-132A · HG-339A
See these designs · 3-side window - 04 / 05
Semi-circular
A rounded glass face: the car becomes a curved volume that reads from every angle.
Published designsSC-419A · SC-846A
See these designs · Semi-circular - 05 / 05
Glass-walled
Walls made entirely of glass: the car becomes almost transparent within the architecture.
Published designsND-01 · ND-02
See these designs · Glass-walled
- Glazed wall
- Car wall
- Door
Principle diagrams seen from above, not to scale. The exact position of the glazed walls is set during the study.
03Car designs
Ten cars, five views.
Choose a view type, then a design: its sheet lists walls, ceiling, door, handrail and floor.
View types
1-side window
2-side window
3-side window
Semi-circular
Glass-walled
1-side windowSQ-121A
1-side window
SQ-121A
| Exterior panels | Painted steel (P021), Glass |
|---|---|
| Ceiling | CD219A (Painted steel/P022), Skylight 10T |
| Car walls | Stainless hairline, Stainless hairline etching (SE2302), Glass |
| Door | Stainless hairline etching (SE2302) |
| Handrail | Single stainless rod (1R) / Glossy finishing |
| Operating panel | OPP-N264A / Stainless hairline |
| Position indicator | PI-D700 |
| Flooring | Deco tile (DTE2246, DTE2251) |
Names and codes as published by Hyundai Elevator.
See the designs in the official catalogue (new tab)Images for reference only: colours, wall divisions and indicator colours may vary with capacity and product updates.
04Materials
Materials and details.
Ceilings, buttons, indicators, floors, etchings and painted steel: every reference can join your project.
Ceilings · 9 references
Operating panels · 9 references
Hall buttons · 8 references
Indicators · 6 references
Floors · 18 references
Stainless etchings · 16 references
Painted steel · 13 references
Hall lanterns · 3 references
05References
Seen from inside.
Hyundai Elevator references worldwide
- 01HD Hyundai Heavy Industries R&D Center
- 02Lotte World MallJamsil, Seoul
- 03Dragon City HotelYongsan, Seoul
- 04Haeundae Grand HotelBusan
- 05Park Hyatt HotelBusan
- 06Kookmin University
- 07Hill State Songdo The Terrace
- 08W ApartmentYongho-dong, Busan
Projects by Hyundai Elevator in Korea. They are not Luxury Lift projects.
06Planning
Plan the view from the first sketch.
- 01
External shaft
Fix the shaft position early, inside or on the façade: it sets the supporting structure, the landing access and the weatherproofing.
- 02
Glass and structure
Car glazing and shaft glazing are drawn together with the structural engineers, so the sight lines stay continuous.
- 03
Light
Exterior car lighting is set together with the façade lighting: at night, it is what draws the object.
07Where it fits
Where the view matters.
Hospitality & tourism
In a hotel, the elevator is part of the welcome: ride comfort, a refined car and constant availability, from lobby to guest floors.
Explore the sector · Hospitality & tourismRetail & shopping centres
Connect levels, guide flows, showcase the atrium: escalators, moving walks and observation cars.
Also in this sector
Offices & headquarters
Dense flows at peak hours: destination selection, group control and card access for short journeys and a well-run building.
Explore the sector · Offices & headquartersPublic facilities & transport
Stations, airports and public buildings: equipment designed for large passenger volumes and intensive operation.
Also in this sector
08Questions
Your questions, our answers.
06 questions
01Where can an observation lift be installed?
On a façade, in an atrium or in a lobby. The shaft can sit outside the building, which leaves the floor area inside to its occupants. Its position is fixed at the first sketch, together with the supporting structure and the landing access.
02Which speeds and loads?
According to Hyundai Elevator, the observation lift covers speeds of 0.75–1.75 m/s, loads of 450–1,600 kg and cars for 6–24 persons. The right point in that range depends on the building height and the traffic: it is set during the study.
03How many car designs are there?
The Hyundai Elevator catalogue shows 10 designs across 5 view types, from a single glazed side to an all-glass car. Each one can join your project from this page.
04Can the finishes be chosen?
Yes. Ceilings, operating panels, hall buttons, indicators, floors, stainless etchings, painted steel and hall lanterns: 82 catalogue references can be added to your project and carried into the study request.
05Do the visuals show the exact car delivered?
No. Images for reference only: colours, wall divisions and indicator colours may vary with capacity and product updates. The exact configuration is confirmed in the study.
06How does the study with Luxury Lift work?
Send us your drawings or a description of the building: where the shaft should go, how many levels and what use. We prepare the layout with your architect and the structural engineers, then the Hyundai Elevator configuration that fits it.
10Your project
Your façade, our study.
An observation lift is designed with the building. Let us talk about your project.