October 27, 2021
KONE, a global leader in the elevator and escalator industry, has won an order for the modernization of all elevators and the installation of KONE Office Flow solutions in San Francisco’s historic Russ Building. With this announcement the Russ Building becomes the largest elevator modernization project in KONE Americas history. Scheduled for completion in 2025, the project includes California’s first installations of KONE Office Flow.
Considered to be a San Francisco landmark, the building is located in the heart of San Francisco’s Financial District. The 32-story building contains a mix of 16 low-, mid- and high-rise elevators.
“Through a strong long-term relationship, KONE has gained a unique understanding of this building’s complexities, including the aesthetics of its historic lobby,” says Ken Schmid, executive vice president, KONE Americas. “We are thrilled to have been able to play a key role in early project design supported by innovative KONE technology.”
KONE solutions include 16 passenger elevators. All will be equipped with KONE Office Flow including a modular, connected solution that provides touch-free access with predictive elevator call, and KONE Destination, improving elevator convenience and efficiency.
The Russ Building is a Shorenstein Property.
KONE booked the order in the first quarter of 2021.
