Powdertech Corby used its Evolution Sandstorm finish to powder coat the sides of a large planter outside Perry Barr railway station, Birmingham. Re-development of the railway station was part of a £30.9 million project which also included the bus interchange The entire project was finished on time, and within budget, ready for the Commonwealth Games 2022 hosted by Birmingham.
Perry Bar railway station became a key visitor destination, situated close to Alexander Stadium, home of the opening and closing ceremony as well as athletics events. “We can now say that Powdertech Corby put in an appearance of sorts, at the highly successful Commonwealth Games 2022” said Richard Besant, Director, Powdertech.
Update of the station buildings themselves followed the popular trend for the appearance of rusted metal, providing a contemporary industrial look. “Powdertech’s Sandstorm finish complemented the main building perfectly,” said Richard Besant. “The finish has high durability and colour stability. Providing a very natural appearance of rust with subtle variation in tone, the overall effect is a pleasing consistency of shade. Cleaning and maintenance will be very straightforward, requiring just a 6-monthly wash with water.”
Powdertech coated over 100 mild steel panels and post-brackets some weighing over 100kg which were joined together internally to form the large planter.
Client: Galliford Try, RAAFT. Architect: Glancy Nicholls
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