Cambridge North Train Station

A key design feature of the new station was a perforated pattern in its rainscreen cladding. Contractors engaged Spanwall to create this complex design brief of perforated rainscreen cladding.

The perforations within the cladding were intended to provide passive security and ventilation to glazed areas around the concourse as well as views across the site. Spanwall worked closely with the contractor to engineer its RF50-FR rainscreen system. Spanwall manufactured the perforated aluminium cladding system in a polyester powder coated metallic silver. This was installed in two sections and lifted into position during a short window throughout the night. This was a complex project with exacting design requirements and is a true example of the manufacturing ingenuity at Spanwall.