Hunter Douglas Architectural has supplied a blast-resistant ceiling to London Bridge Station as part of a major redevelopment scheme.

A blast-resistant ceiling from Hunter Douglas Architectural has been installed at London Bridge Station as part of a £700 million redevelopment scheme. The company supplied 300 square metres of folded steel panel ceilings for the Kent Link escalator areas on two levels, providing better value for money compared to the original bespoke specification.

Kevin Taylor, specification sales manager for Hunter Douglas Architectural, showcased the flat sheet steel panel – both perforated for acoustics with standard non-woven fleece on the rear and non-perforated – in conjunction with the Safety Loop installation system, which ensures an ultra-safe ceiling. The profile is fixed securely to the structural soffit and the panels hook on to the profile before being retained by the locking plate using an Allen key or a special screw that requires a specific tool if enhanced security is required.

“Safety was all-important in this high-profile project, and it enabled us to demonstrate the effectiveness of the Safety Loop system, which locks the panels in place but still allows maintenance staff to gain access when required,” explained Taylor. “This makes the product as blast resistant as possible for a suspended ceiling, which is essential in a major railway station.”

The standard RAL white panels are made from folded steel measuring 497x1490mm to give a 500x1500mm module. The experts at Hunter Douglas Architectural completed the layout drawing to suit the shape of the site and ensured that services voids for lighting and speakers were cut in the factory to minimise installation delays on site.

For more information please visit the Hunter Douglas Architectural website.