Your question is Elevator System for Skyscraper. Take a moment with it on the right.
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Design three elevators for a 1,000-story residential building.
Asked in the design_manager_phone_screen stage. The design challenge was given by the design manager during the second-round phone screen, immediately after discussing the candidate's portfolio projects.
Explain how you would understand resident needs, structure the elevator experience, prioritize capabilities, and evaluate whether your design is successful.