{"id":747202,"date":"2026-06-19T18:17:18","date_gmt":"2026-06-19T18:17:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/747202\/"},"modified":"2026-06-19T18:17:18","modified_gmt":"2026-06-19T18:17:18","slug":"schindler-elevates-the-seconds-of-transit-into-a-architectural-journey","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/747202\/","title":{"rendered":"schindler elevates the seconds of transit into a architectural journey"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>SCHINDLER RESHAPES THE ELEVATOR EXPERIENCE<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Shifting from pure performance to experiential engineering, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.designboom.com\/tag\/schindler\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Schindler<\/a> reimagines vertical mobility as an extension that integrates into a building\u2019s architectural concept. This vision takes shape through five elevator design themes offering <a href=\"https:\/\/www.designboom.com\/tag\/materials\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">material honesty<\/a>, dynamic <a href=\"https:\/\/www.designboom.com\/tag\/lighting-installation-and-design\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">lighting<\/a>, and integrated media to transform the daily transit into an immersive experience. In an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.designboom.com\/interviews\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">interview<\/a> with designboom, the Chief Technology Officer at Schindler Group, Donato Carparelli, shares insights into how elevators can transcend their mechanical function to become an integral part of the built environment and engage the senses of those who move through it.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u2018With this range, we\u2019re truly transforming the elevator experience. The materials, colors, and overall aesthetics are designed to merge style with innovation. Giving designers the tools they need to realize their creative ideas with flexibility and convenience, ensuring every elevator ride is a source of inspiration,\u2019 begins Donato Carparelli, Chief Technology Officer at Schindler Group.<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1192634 lazyload\" bad-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" alt=\"schindler elevates the seconds of transit into a cohesive architectural journey - 1\" width=\"818\" height=\"545\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/schindler_designboom_01.jpg\"  data- loading=\"lazy\"\/><br \/>Schindler\u2019s contemporary elevator interiors | all visualizations courtesy of <a href=\"https:\/\/group.schindler.com\/en\/company\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Schindler<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>VERTICAL MOBILITY DESIGN SOLUTIONS FOR OPTIMIZED USER COMFORT<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Schindler engineers, installs, and modernizes vertical mobility solutions for a wide range of buildings across the globe. Founded in 1874, the <a href=\"https:\/\/group.schindler.com\/en\/company\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Swiss company<\/a> specializes in cutting-edge technology, alongside mechanical products designed and rigorously tested for optimal user comfort, reliability and adaptation to the space from the initial stages of planning. <\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>According to the CTO \u2018By factoring the elevator from the outset into decisions regarding materials, lighting, and design proportions, you take a much more cohesive approach. Ultimately, when architects, industrial designers, and engineers collaborate closely, an elevator becomes a natural extension of the building\u2019s design and ethos,\u2019 explains Donato Carparelli.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1192635 lazyload\" bad-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" alt=\"schindler elevates the seconds of transit into a cohesive architectural journey - 2\" width=\"818\" height=\"545\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/schindler_designboom_02.jpg\"  data- loading=\"lazy\"\/><br \/>Schindler\u2019s elevator interiors transform the daily transit of passengers into an atmospheric experience<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Driven by the belief that design transcends cultural boundaries, Schindler\u2019s manufacturing workflow integrates consultations with regional teams to ensure that each design theme remains grounded in local contexts and site-specific architecture. Through a high level of customization options focused on design consistency, Schindler\u2019s range of vertical mobility solutions features a minimalist design and enduring materials to create interiors with lasting quality. \u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0\u2018The result is what we call the Schindler design language \u2013 global in perspective, but with the flexibility to be locally tailored wherever it\u2019s applied,\u2019 states Donato Carparelli.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1192638 lazyload\" bad-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" alt=\"schindler elevates the seconds of transit into a cohesive architectural journey - 3\" width=\"818\" height=\"545\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/schindler_designboom_03.jpg\"  data- loading=\"lazy\"\/><br \/>Schindler\u2019s elevators are transformed into an active architectural landmark<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>ELEVATORS AS ARCHITECTURAL ELEMENTS iN THEIR OWN right<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Curated for diverse use settings and architectural typologies such as mixed-use buildings and offices to premium hotels and residential buildings, Schindler Designs unfold across five themes: natural nuances, tone on tone, architectural elegance, accent color, and digital spaces. Each one of these themes follows a clear, expressive palette of materials, finishes, and user interfaces, while remaining robust, sustainable, and future-proof. <\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u2018Our guiding principles are clear: focus on the user and integrate the elevator into the overall building to create a holistic passenger experience. We curated these five themes to help architects shape mood and identity \u2013 with a modular approach that allows for flexibility and personalization while ensuring coherence across our solutions, explains Carparelli.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1192639 lazyload\" bad-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" alt=\"schindler elevates the seconds of transit into a cohesive architectural journey - 4\" width=\"818\" height=\"545\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/schindler_designboom_04.jpg\"  data- loading=\"lazy\"\/><br \/>designed and rigorously tested for optimal user comfort and reliability<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>To streamline the specification process, an interactive online <a href=\"https:\/\/digitalplan.schindler.com\/gb\/en\/design\/visual-configurator\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">visual configurator<\/a> allows users to experiment with different concepts, analyze material pairings, and customize the elevator\u2019s interior in real time. This digital tool simplifies the process of incorporating an elevator into a building\u2019s overall vision, aligning precisely with the existing architecture, material palette, and spatial ambiance.\u00a0 <\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u2018Elevators today are spatial and architectural elements in their own right. The question we ask is no longer simply if the elevator works, but whether it contributes to the environment people move through \u2013 and if it does so in a way they actually notice,\u2019 he comments. <\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1192640 lazyload\" bad-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" alt=\"schindler elevates the seconds of transit into a cohesive architectural journey - 5\" width=\"818\" height=\"545\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/schindler_designboom_05.jpg\"  data- loading=\"lazy\"\/><br \/>proportions, colors, and tactile finishes create interiors with lasting, classic quality<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Schindler also offers pre-engineered modular configurations with individual components that can be updated or replaced independently, allowing elevator interiors in both new and existing shafts to adapt over time, without compromising performance. Whether enhancing the aesthetic appeal of a modern skyscraper or adding a touch of sophistication to a historic building, through Schindler\u2019s interior options designers are able to bring their vision to life with new levels of creativity.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u2018Instead of focusing solely on single elevator trips, we\u2019re creating journeys that blend with the architecture and daily routines. Our goal is to look at entire buildings and consider how people enter, navigate, and experience spaces throughout their day, while still keeping elevators central to our approach,\u2018 Donato concludes.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1194234 lazyload\" bad-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" alt=\"schindler elevates the seconds of transit into a cohesive architectural journey - 6\" width=\"818\" height=\"545\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/schindler_designboom_15.jpg\"  data- loading=\"lazy\"\/><br \/>destination control technology generates a new intelligence around how people move through elevators<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1194235 lazyload\" bad-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" alt=\"schindler elevates the seconds of transit into a cohesive architectural journey - 7\" width=\"818\" height=\"955\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/schindler_designboom_14.jpg\"  data- loading=\"lazy\"\/><br \/>the schindler smartmirror brings responsive digital displays through an end-to-end activation ecosystem<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1192641 lazyload\" bad-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" alt=\"schindler elevates the seconds of transit into a cohesive architectural journey - 8\" width=\"818\" height=\"545\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/schindler_designboom_06.jpg\"  data- loading=\"lazy\"\/><br \/>engineered for longevity, the interiors feature a minimalist design and enduring materials<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1194231 lazyload\" bad-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" alt=\"schindler elevates the seconds of transit into a cohesive architectural journey - 9\" width=\"818\" height=\"955\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/schindler_designboom_11.jpg\"  data- loading=\"lazy\"\/><br \/>activating the interior architecture, a dynamic lighting system engages the senses through a multi-sensory display<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"SCHINDLER RESHAPES THE ELEVATOR EXPERIENCE \u00a0 Shifting from pure performance to experiential engineering, Schindler reimagines vertical mobility as&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":747203,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[31],"tags":[449,458,459,64,63,460,134,1000,186808],"class_list":["post-747202","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-arts-and-design","tag-arts","tag-arts-and-design","tag-artsanddesign","tag-au","tag-australia","tag-design","tag-entertainment","tag-interview","tag-schindler"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/747202","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=747202"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/747202\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/747203"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=747202"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=747202"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=747202"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}