Tokyo’s new city landmark Azabudai Hills adds specially designed elevators by Nippon Otis

TOKYO (March 21, 2024) – Nippon Otis Elevator Company (“Nippon Otis”) has been selected to provide 14 digitally connected smart elevators, including four Gen2® Premier lifts, to the newly opened Azabudai Hills complex in Tokyo, Japan. Nippon Otis is the Japanese subsidiary of Otis Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: OTIS), the world’s leading company for elevator and escalator manufacturing, installation and service.

With a floor space over 861,700m², Azabudai Hills is a new landmark in downtown Tokyo, combining premium commercial, retail, residential and cultural facilities, including a school, temples and art galleries, set within 24,000m² of publicly accessible green space.

The 14 elevators provided by Nippon Otis are characterized by a unique design. Heatherwick Studio, led by renowned award-winning British designer Thomas Heatherwick, designed the elevator lobbies and cars in addition to the new district’s residential, retail and leisure spaces and expansive public gardens. The elevators in the commercial and residential areas feature a curved design to match the distinctive architecture and garden-city aesthetic. Versatile materials, including glass, stainless steel and wood, help deliver an upscale ambiance.

The elevators are equipped with Otis ONE™ digital technology, which monitors equipment performance 24/7 in real-time with Internet of Things (IoT) technology collecting and analyzing information. Smart remote monitoring and alert capabilities provide for the pre-emptive detection and resolution of issues, reducing the potential for shutdowns and entrapment.

Some of the Nippon Otis elevators are equipped with a touchless control panel with infrared sensors designed for passenger convenience and wellbeing.

“Nippon Otis is proud to be selected for Azabudai Hills, a new landmark in Tokyo,” said Nippon Otis President Thibault Lefebure. “The smart connected features of Nippon Otis elevators combined with the artistic design of the regenerated district create a new model of urban architecture that integrates technology and aesthetics for functional benefits and sensory enjoyment. Otis continues to connect and move people in a taller, faster, smarter world.”

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Elevator hall in commercial area (interior)

Elevator hall in commercial area (exterior)

Elevator car in commercial area

Elevator hall in office area

Elevator car in office area

Elevator hall in residential area

Elevator car in residential area

To learn more about Otis products and services, visit www.otis.com.

About Otis

Otis gives people freedom to connect and thrive in a taller, faster, smarter world. The global leader in the manufacture, installation and servicing of elevators and escalators, we move 2.3 billion people a day and maintain approximately 2.3 million customer units worldwide – the industry's largest Service portfolio. You’ll find us in the world's most iconic structures, as well as residential and commercial buildings, transportation hubs and everywhere people are on the move. Headquartered in Connecticut, USA, Otis is 71,000 people strong, including 42,000 field professionals, all committed to meeting the diverse needs of our customers and passengers in more than 200 countries and territories. To learn more, visit www.otis.com and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook @OtisElevatorCo.