How to integrate bespoke interior ceiling solutions from an internal to a more demanding external environment that are Section 12 compliant, are fully accessible to the services and meet the necessary health and safety standards for a busy London train station?
Some 300 sq m of Armstrong’s B-H 300 linear perforated metal plank system were installed with a low-smoke acoustic fleece on Paddington’s low-level concourse.
This was complemented on the high-level concourse, north vertical linear metal baffles in bespoke demountable 15kg modules of 1200 x 600mm to ease installation and maintenance as well as accommodating an anti-vermin and bird mesh panel.
These baffles were perforated for the high-level concourse and north entrance but specified back to unperforated in the taxi deck area due to its semi-exposed location.
In addition, the grid was polyester powder coated to increase its corrosion resistance and the number of hangers was increased by 20% to help counter the more extreme environment.
The same V-P 500 aesthetic was carried through to platforms 15 and 16 but here the system was a lighter aluminium extrusion rather than steel and the 500 sq m baffle modules using a bespoke grid with locked access panels were also angled at 45˚ over the tracks to help deflect noise away from the walkways.
"We spent a considerable time liaising with the contractor, architect, interfacing trades and client to ensure the design met all the different requirements in terms of aesthetics and accessibility.
Numerous panel types and detailing were ultimately required which in turn introduced procurement/scheduling and logistical issues that had to be resolved to maintain the demands of the programme.
We were impressed by Armstrong Atelier’s approach to the project and found them to be proactive, enthusiastic and efficient in the manner which they dealt with ours and the client’s demands. Production of orders and keeping us informed with lead times and deliveries was excellent."
Adam Rozycki,
Senior contracts manager, Carlton Ceiling & Partitioning Ltd
Architect
Weston Williamson & Partners
Main Contractor
Carillion
Ceiling Contractor
Carton Ceiling & Partitioning Ltd
Multidisciplinary Consultant
Mott McDonald