ELEVATOR & LIFESTYLE

Infusing elevators with the soul of washi paper artistry

EM – In the heart of modern Tokyo, the Andaz Hotel offers a truly distinctive cultural experience: elevators “brought to life” through the traditional Japanese art of washi paper.

Lac Long Quan Café: Interesting facts about elevators

The stories of steel and iron

The first cup of coffee

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The Choice of Moving Art

EM - In modern architecture, where luxury and convenience are highly valued, round glass elevators are becoming the top choice for high-end villas and townhouses.
Vietnam's Businesses: A Question of "Inability" or "Unwillingness"?

The Lingering Question: Vietnamese Enterprises – "Incapable" or Simply "Unwilling"? Unveiling the Obstacles Hindering the "Made by Vietnam" Ambition.
Meditation Architecture

Zen is not merely a method of training the mind but a philosophy of life that helps people return to a state of serenity. The rising trend of “Zen Architecture” offers spaces that assist individuals in reconnecting with themselves, achieving inner balance, and cultivating mindfulness in the present moment.
The Future of Cities in Wood

EM - Did you know that cities, or more specifically, the high-rise buildings where we live and work, are a major source of global carbon emissions?
Historical elevator strikes

Elevator operator strikes had a particularly significant impact compared to those in other sectors, such as buses, taxis, or subways. These events once brought New York City in the U.S. to a standstill, resulting in losses totalling hundreds of millions in tax revenue.
Elevator ladies

Once, every elevator relied on operators to manually control each journey, from managing doors to selecting floors and regulating speed.
Elevator technician's story

EM - "Man's dearest possession is life. It is given to him but once, and he must live it so as to feel no torturing regrets for wasted years, never know the burning shame of a mean and petty past."
Did the Egyptians use a hydraulic lift to build a pyramid?

EM – A controversial new study claims that ancient Egyptians may have used a hydraulic lift system to construct the Pyramid of Djoser, the world’s first pyramid.
What to learn in the Age of AI

Many concerns have emerged regarding AI tools potentially replacing humans, resulting in job losses and increased unemployment. However, history has shown that humans always find ways to adapt to the changes of the times. So, what should we learn in this AI era?
Why Do We Act Selfishly?

Imagine a tribe with just one fig tree. If one member overeats, others go hungry. The same applies to hunting a single deer—if the chief overindulges, everyone else suffers. This illustrates a zero-sum game: one person’s gain means another’s loss. When someone benefits, it often comes at someone else’s expense.
Hundred years of Vietnam's elevator history - a lifelong concern

Elevator Magazine had an interesting conversation with expert Hoa van Ngu - a "veteran" in Vietnam's elevator industry on the establishment and development ò important milestones for Vietnam's elevator industry.
Who will join the 'Useless Class'?

The rapid development of artificial intelligence (AI) is having a profound impact on the workforce, presenting both new job opportunities and disruptions to traditional employment patterns. Being adaptable and having a willingness to learn will help people identify and capitalize on opportunities, rather than becoming useless.