THE SKY’S THE LIMIT

A glittering addition to Belfast’s newly revitalized waterfront, Titanic Belfast tells the tale of the most famous cruise liner constructed in a city long known for shipbuilding.

Description

The world’s largest Titanic-themed visitor attraction is contained in this six-story building and features interpretive and interactive galleries, a five-story atrium, a 1,000-seat banquet room, restaurants and retail space. Designed to accommodate up to one million visitors annually, Titanic Belfast honors a proud heritage while celebrating a progressive vision. “We looked for a partner to provide the vertical transportation solutions that would meet the project’s unique needs,” says Martin Conway, Commercial Manager for Harcourt Construction. “KONE has demonstrated all of the attributes required to deliver this impressive project to the city of Belfast.”

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Building facts

  • Completed: 2012
  • Size: 14,000 sqm
  • Certification: BREEAM Excellent
  • Architect: Todd Architects
  • Building owner: Titanic Foundation Ltd.
  • Developer: Titanic Quarter Ltd.
  • Contractor: Harcourt Construction

KONE solutions

  • 9 KONE MonoSpace® Special elevators
  • 1 KONE TranSys™ elevator
  • 7 KONE EcoMaster™ escalators

Titanic Belfast

CHALLENGESSOLUTIONS
  • To design vertical transportation to support a world-class visitor attraction
  • To meet strict budgetary constraints and scheduling requirements
  • Selection of unique KONE solutions, tailored to meet the customer’s needs
  • Innovative approaches to design and installation that allowed more schedule flexibility
  • Enhanced efficiency in material delivery and installation

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