Senior systems are just the ticket

Senior Architectural Systems has played a key role in the transformation of Coventry’s rail station.

The £82 million redevelopment of Coventry’s rail station has seen the creation of a new entrance building and multi-storey car park, with Senior’s slimline SF52 aluminium curtain wall system helping to provide the concourse with natural light.

The aluminium frames were powder coated to boost durability and also complement the station’s feature grey and red cladding

Senior’s robust SD automatic commercial sliding doors were also installed to provide secure, safe and accessible access to the thousands of passengers who use the station every day.

Senior worked closely with supply chain partners Elite Aluminium Systems and Buckingham Group Contracting to deliver AHR Architects’ masterplan for the West Midlands station, which is said to be one of the busiest outside of London.

The extensive use of glazing on the building also pays homage to the original station building which is located nearby but owing to its Grade II status, could not be extended or developed to meet the increased demand on Coventry’s rail network.

Ahead of the wider refurbishment of the original building, the large glazed panels have been used to frame various artwork from local artists and create another focal point for visitors to the city.