Havelock City to use Schindler PORT technology for urban mobility
Overseas Realty (Ceylon) PLC has awarded a contract to supply over 50 high-speed elevators, escalators and moving walks to the Schindler Group.
Founded in 1874 in Switzerland, Schindler operates in more than 140 countries. Under the distributorship of Trade Promoter Ltd for over 30 years, today Schindler is one of the fastest growing elevator companies in Sri Lanka.
The Havelock City Commercial Development, comprising a 50-storey, 600,000 sqft office tower and a 200,000 sqft shopping mall built to international standards at a cost of US$160 million, will be a landmark in the vicinity and transform the skyline of Colombo. Havelock City, the brainchild of S.P. Tao is developed by Mireka Capital Land, a fully-owned subsidiary of Overseas Realty (Ceylon) PLC, the owner, developer and manager of the iconic World Trade Centre Colombo.
The Mireka Office Tower housing Grade ‘A’ premium office spaces is designed to be a LEED GOLD certified building and built to the highest standards enabling efficient space planning through column free, wide floor plates.
A smart functioning infrastructure with a computerized car-park, Schindler elevators equipped with PORT technology and building management systems along with the overall design and appearance facilitates businesses an unparalleled competitive advantage.
The shopping center is developed as a community level shopping mall serving the lifestyle needs of the catchment. A miniature heaven for the ardent shopaholic, the mega mall-comprises six floors of the world’s leading brands and retail stores,dining and entertainment experiences amidst a state-of-the-art multiplex-cinema;a welcoming treat to anyone who craves an undivided shopping experience.
Established in 1976, Trade Promoters LTD(TPL) has over 250 employees and is growing steadily to develop its capabilities and supporta growing number of Schindler customers in Sri Lanka. TPL’S head office, workshop, parts centre and training center are located in Malabe, while a specialist sales office was recently opened in Horton Place, Colombo7.
‘Schindler’s innovative approach to mobility enabled our success in this significant project,’ said Anomal de Soysa, Jt. Managing Director of Trade Promoters Limited(tpl).‘
‘PORT technology acts as the central nervous system of the building , and functions as a twoway communication interface between the occupants and the building’s environment. The systems visible aspect is a sleek, futuristic interface positioned at access points and elevators around the building. Behind the stylish touch screen is a powerful software system, capable not only of calculating the optimum route to any destination within the building ,but also of ‘learning’ how its occupants typically move around.