Elena Larriba Andaluz

The project proposes a new way to ascend and descend buildings in our increasingly vertical cities. Bridging the gap between the stair and the lift, this new typology will allow people to navigate a building using their bodies. Taking inspiration from bikes, this system is powered by continuous cyclical movement. On one side, this will give stakeholders a more efficient and sustainable option to ascend. On the other, variable energy selection accommodates to people of varied ages and abilities while creating a personalized experience. This new urban vertical transport system reintroduces a sense of community and flow that currently is exclusive of the urban ground plane