KONE Corporation, press release, 6 February 2025
KONE Corporation, a global leader in the lift and escalator industry, has won an order to provide a suite of People Flow® solutions for TRIBECA, London's largest purpose-built life science campus in the heart of the Knowledge Quarter in King's Cross. Developed by Reef Group, the project seeks to promote new innovations and stimulate economic growth in the UK.
Comprising four buildings, TRIBECA features approximately 1 million square feet of high-quality workspace, state-of-the-art laboratories, residential, and retail, as well as green spaces and amenities. Its proximity to other leading science companies and institutions helps in creating a best-in-class environment for businesses to start, scale and stay.
"It's a privilege for us to be part of London's new hub for 'life and science'," says Nicolas Alchal, Executive Vice President of KONE Europe. "Innovation is a key driver of societal progress, and that's exactly what the Tribeca project is all about. We're excited to help create a seamless experience for people moving around the campus."
The development aims to meet high environmental standards, incorporating energy-efficient systems, green roofs, and sustainable materials. All of the buildings at TRIBECA will be delivered in accordance with the principles of the London Energy Transformation Initiative (LETI).
KONE's order comprises 27 KONE MonoSpace® 700 DX machine room-less lifts and one KONE MonoSpace® 500 DX high-performance lift with handover due in Q3 of 2026.
The developer is Reef Estates Limited, and the main contractor is Ardmore. The architectural design was done by Perkins&Will.
KONE booked the order in Q3 2024.
For further information, please contact:
Hanna Rutanen, Senior Vice President, Communications, KONE Corporation, tel. +358 41 507 1361, media@kone.com
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Previous press releases are available at www.kone.com/en/news-and-insights/releases/ including:
Jul 18, 2024: KONE to equip 2 Finsbury Avenue dual high-rise towers in the City of London
Jun 6, 2024: KONE to modernize the elevators at the Thirty High office skyscraper in Central London
Apr 4, 2024: KONE to modernize escalators along Liverpool's commuter rail network
Mar 26, 2024: KONE to equip triple-tower student accommodation complex in London Docklands
Jun 2, 2022: KONE to equip a new commercial building next to historic Leadenhall Market in the City of London
Apr 27, 2021: KONE wins order to equip the 'Arbor' office building at Bankside Yards, London
About KONE
At KONE, our purpose is to shape the future of cities. As a global leader in the elevator and escalator industry, we move two billion people every day, making their journeys safe, convenient, and reliable with smart and sustainable People Flow®. In 2024, KONE had annual sales of EUR 11.0 billion, and at the end of the year over 60,000 employees in close to 70 countries. KONE class B shares are listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki Ltd. in Finland.
