Cool Elevators With Designs That Will Make You Stop and Stare

Design-wise, elevators are usually plain and boring – unless, of course, creative people are in charge. Case in point, the photos below show us what exactly happens when the iconic elevator is given a makeover, whether it’s a minor or a major one.

Apparently, adding a bit of fun plus some interesting functionality could mean the elevator experience will never be the same again. Ever seen an aquarium elevator? Or one shaped like a pill?

Go scroll down below and see for yourself:

#1. This World Trade Center elevator shows New York’s architectural history.

#2. Out of service but not useless.

#3. Berlin, Germany’s aquarium elevator is totally jawdropping.

#4. People couldn’t resist taking photos at this elevator door.

#5. Alarm button near the ground. Just in case of emergencies!

#6. Also, an elevator you can operate with your feet – if you’ve got your hands full.

#7. Know the weight limit.

#8. Elevators redesigned for a center for old people. To minimize anxiety and prevent patients from running away.

#9. It’s definitely Christmas time in the city.

#10. Doctor Who fans will be extremely happy.

#11. Steam-powered elevator at St Petersburg, Russia.

#12. Not sure about this but can anyone verify?

#13. Why stand if you can sit instead?

#14. That’s gonna give people a mini heart attack.

#15. With a call button 30 feet away, this elevator will be ready once you get closer.

#16. A chilren’s hospital elevator.

#17. A hotel in Ukraine changes their elevator carpet each day of the week.

#18. Naughty elevator.

#19. This elevator in Japan warns you if it’s raining outside.

#20. Meanwhile, this one determines how heavy each elevator ride is.

#21. Movie advertisement done right.

#22. Do the math so you can get to your destination.

#23. A shuffle button for the more adventurous riders.

#24. Welcome to the Twilight Zone.

#25. A Game of Thrones fan did this. Hodor!

#26. Now this is called an “owlevator.”

#27. Thor left his hammer – but can the elevator carry it?

#28. Looks pretty scary!

#29 Elevators in the Mercedes-Benz Museum (Stuttgart, Germany).

#30. It looks like an old-fashioned bathroom.

#31. Quite artsy!

#32. Zipper elevator.

#33. Spotted this pill elevator at the terminal 2 of Taoyuan International Airport (Taiwan).

#34. Winterwonderland all over again.

#35. Check out the infinity button.

#36. This elevator is filled with balloons.

#37. Jump elevator.