Hitachi Delivered 76 Elevators and Escalators, Including Outdoor-Type Escalators Installed at the Highest Spot in Japan, to Shibuya Scramble Square, a Large-Scale Complex Building

[image](left)Outdoor-type escalator installed on the observation facilities "SHIBUYA SKY", (right)External view of Shibuya Scramble Square

Tokyo, October 28, 2019 --- Hitachi, Ltd. (TSE: 6501 / "Hitachi") and Hitachi Building Systems Co., Ltd. ("Hitachi Building Systems") have delivered 76 units of elevators and escalators, including outdoor-type escalators installed at the highest spot in Japan(1), 230 meters above ground, to Shibuya Scramble Square, a large-scale complex building in Shibuya, Tokyo, that will commence operation on November 1.

(1): According to Hitachi's research as of October 2019

Shibuya Scramble Square is a new, large-scale complex building constructed as part of the plan to develop the Shibuya Station block. The East Building, which was completed in the first phase of construction, is the tallest skyscraper in the Shibuya area, 230 meters above ground, with 47 floors above ground and seven basement floors, aiming to be used for a wide range of facilities, including SHIBUYA SKY, the observation facilities that features one of Japan's largest rooftop observation spaces, the Shibuya Station area's largest commercial facilities and offices. The complex will commence operation on November 1.

Hitachi and Hitachi Building Systems have delivered 76 units (38 elevators and 38 escalators) to Shibuya Scramble Square. With respect to SHIBUYA SKY, the observation facilities on 14F, 45F, 46F and the rooftop, the two companies installed all elevators and escalators in the facilities, including two outdoor escalators that will be operated at the highest spot in Japan, 230 meters above ground, as well as two shuttle elevators that connect the ticket counter on 14F and the facility on 45F. The "Rhizomatiks Design" division of Rhizomatiks Co., Ltd. that offers digital technology-based space designs, set the operational environment as a production planner for SHIBUYA SKY. The shuttle elevators feature a design that projects a variety of images on the ceiling of the cage in synchronization with the movement, coupled with stereophonic sound.

Moving forward, Hitachi and Hitachi Building Systems will continue to globally provide safe, secure and comfortable elevators and escalators as well as services that help resolve customers' various issues in urban spaces to contribute to the realization of a sustainable society.

Delivered Escalators and Elevators

[image](left)Outdoor-type escalator installed on the observation facilities "SHIBUYA SKY", (right)Outdoor-type escalator installed on the observation facilities "SHIBUYA SKY"

[image](left)Shuttle elevator installed on the observation facilities "SHIBUYA SKY", (right)Escalator installed on the observation facilities "SHIBUYA SKY"

[image](left)Shuttle elevators installed on the observation facilities "SHIBUYA SKY", (right)High-speed and large capacity elevators installed on the office area

Outline of Delivered Escalators

Area	Rated speed	Floor height	Units
Observation facilities(Outdoor)	20 to 30 m/min (switchable)	8,980mm	2 units
Observation facilities		4,900mm	1 unit
Observation facilities		5,600mm	1 unit
Commercial facilities	30 m/min	5,000mm～8,550mm	34 units

Outline of Delivered Elevators

Area	Rated speed	Capacity	Purpose	Units
Observation facilities	360 m/min	1,850 kg / 28 people	Passenger	2 units
Observation facilities	60 m/min	1,000kg / 15 people	Passenger	1 unit
Offices	360 m/min	2,450kg / 37 people	Passenger	7 units
	360 m/min	2,200kg / 33 people		7 units
	240 m/min	1,000kg / 15 people		1 unit
Commercial facilities	360 m/min	3,800kg / 58 people	Passenger	2 units
		3,550kg / 54 people		2 units
		2,800kg / 43 people		4 units
	240 m/min	1,000kg / 15 people		1 unit
	60 m/min	1,000kg / 15 people		1 unit
	150m/min	2,300kg / 35 people	Freight and passenger	1 unit
	150m/min	1,600kg / 24 people	Freight and passenger	3 units
Parking facilities	60 m/min	1,000kg / 15 people	Passenger	1 unit
Public passages	60 m/min	1,450kg / 22 people	Passenger	2 units
Public passages	60 m/min	1,000kg / 15 people	Passenger	1 unit
Common use areas	240 m/min	2,000kg / 29 people	Emergency, freight and passenger	2 units

Outline of Shibuya Scramble Square

Usage	Owner	Location	Floors (Height above ground)
Offices, commercial facilities, observation facilities and parking facilities etc.	Tokyu Corporation, East Japan Railway Company, Tokyo Metro Co., Ltd.	24-12, Shibuya-Nichome, Shibuya, Tokyo	47 floors above ground (230 m above ground) 7 floors below ground

About Hitachi, Ltd.

Hitachi, Ltd. (TSE: 6501), headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, is focusing on Social Innovation Business combining its operational technology, information technology and products. The company's consolidated revenues for fiscal 2018 (ended March 31, 2019) totaled 9,480.6 billion yen ($85.4 billion), and the company has approximately 296,000 employees worldwide. Hitachi delivers digital solutions utilizing Lumada in five sectors including Mobility, Smart Life, Industry, Energy and IT, to increase our customer's social, environmental and economic value. For more information on Hitachi, please visit the company's website at https://www.hitachi.com.

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