The project site for the primary substation is a visually prominent gateway at the North Western tip of Brent Cross Town. The design brief was for the PSS wrap to transform a typically utilitarian substation enclosure into a visually appealing structure and a large scale public piece of art defined by four primary factors;
- The creation of a dynamic structure and form
- A visually uplifting structure that creates a local landmark and supports placemaking
- Conveying a sense of movement
- Symbolizing Brent Cross and the future Brent Cross Town
Bourne Rail & Special Projects were initially appointed under a PCSA (Pre Contract Services Agreement) for the steel and cladding, to help develop the client’s and their design team’s vision in conjunction with the cost plan.
Sustainability was also key to the project and early design team involvement meant that approximately 50% of the steel frame was sourced from re-purposed steel.
The PCSA was then extended into a construction order, which was completed within the agreed cost plan and programme.
