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SAS International provides ceiling solutions for St Pancras International station

St Pancras International has now become London’s Eurostar terminus. A landmark transformation of the Grade I Listed original station has been achieved. The building’s interior has been fitted out so old meets new creating a stunning combination.

Working within the original station design, metal ceiling solutions and bespoke lighting rafts were supplied by SAS International for the fit-out.

The Undercroft, originally used to warehouse beer barrels, is a forest of cast-iron columns supporting a grid of wrought iron girders which stretch out in all directions; this space now houses retail units and the Eurostar departure and arrival areas.

Coffers are defined by exposed beam flanges, filled with curved ceiling height metal panels. These were a bespoke solution from SAS International incorporating luminaires. Panels provide swing down access to the services behind. The open space terminal is subject to external temperature changes, so the panels are manufactured from aluminium to provide long term durability.

Designed and specified by Alistair Lansley, London & Continental Railways’ Chief architect, the bespoke panels complement the original beams and provide a practical modern look.

The Undercroft represented a key challenge when designing the ceiling solution as space height was restricted.

This once dark space is now open and bright. Daylight has been channelled into the departure and arrival lounges by nine glass-sided slots containing travelators leading up to the platform.

Above the travelators aluminium SAS System 330 suspended ceilings provide a clean, reflective, durable surface.

In other areas of the project, under the first level bridges and in the International departure area, SAS System 330 ceiling tiles were specified. A robust aluminium solution, with ready-made apertures for luminaries, they add to the streamlined appearance that links re-fitted areas.

The refurbishment has used a contemporary approach drawing on clear glass, polished steel and flush surfaces, for minimal visual intrusion in the Undercroft. The sleek appearance of the SAS metal ceiling systems perfectly complements this, whilst offering an easy to maintain solution.

LRC’s Alistair Lansley’s team of architects worked with a huge construction team on this £800m project, the main contractor was Corber (Costain, Laing O’Rourke, Bachy Soletanche and Emcor Rail).

Built in 1868 at the termination of the Midland Railway Company’s new trunk route into London, the enormous iron and glass train shed was originally designed by the engineer William Henry Barlow. It became known as ‘Barlow’s Shed’ and was so large, spanning 73m and standing 30m high, a record size held for 25 years.

Now this London terminus houses the gateway to the UK’s first high-speed rail line, cutting travel time to Paris to two and a quarter hours.

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