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What does it take to keep an iconic skyscraper at its best?

Published October 27, 2026 Last Updated November 2, 2026 linkedin verified
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What does it take to keep an iconic skyscraper at its best? The amazing view helps. So does the smooth journey to the 40th floor. 🏙️ However, tenant expectations and the way people use offices are changing. Flexible hours, hot-desking and various amenities are creating new patterns of people flow. That’s where two London landmarks, “the Walkie-Talkie” and “the Cheesegrater”, show why even relatively modern skyscrapers can benefit from elevator upgrades. It’s about keeping great buildings performing at their best.

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What does it take to keep an iconic skyscraper at its best?

The amazing view helps. So does the smooth journey to the 40th floor. 🏙️

However, tenant expectations and the way people use offices are changing. Flexible hours, hot-desking and various amenities are creating new patterns of people flow.

That’s where two London landmarks, “the Walkie-Talkie” and “the Cheesegrater”, show why even relatively modern skyscrapers can benefit from elevator upgrades. It’s about keeping great buildings performing at their best.

From reliability and connectivity to minimal disruption and life-cycle planning, discover how these two London towers are future-proofing their vertical transportation: https://kone.ws/3Ul4d6I.

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