WC Cubicle doors & panels in PVD coloured stainless steel
The WCs at Victoria Station played a crucial role in shaping passengers’ overall experience, a fact Network Rail recognised in commissioning a full upgrade of the underground facilities. While the design draws on Edwardian and Victorian references, it delivers a contemporary approach focused on hygiene, ease of cleaning and user well-being. Landolt + Brown, led by Adam Brown, usually love the verdigris that naturally forms on copper and bronze; however, this project required neither an aged finish nor a high-intensity maintenance regime to prevent it. PVD-coloured stainless steel was therefore specified, achieving the warm appearance of copper and bronze while retaining a consistently gleaming, low-maintenance surface.
WC Cubicle doors & panels
| Stainless steel grade | 316 Grade |
| PVD colour and finish, cubicles | Rose Gold Hairline |
| PVD colour and finish, trims and taps | Bronze Brush |
| Cleaning | Wipe with damp cloth |
| Location | London Victoria, Victoria St, London |
| Architects | Landolt + Brown |
| Services provided | • In-house CAD Design Service • Fabrication • PVD colouring |
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Contact John Desmond Ltd to ask about fabricating Cubicle Doors and Panels from PVD coloured stainless steel.
(+44) 0203 325 9369 / [email protected]
Sustainability
Stainless steel is fully recyclable, with 100% of it being recyclable and approximately 95% being recycled at the end of its life as an item. The application of PVD coating does not interfere with this process—PVD coated stainless steel can still be recycled through standard methods. On average, new stainless steel products contain around 60% recycled content.
The PVD coating process itself does not involve the use of chemicals. Prior to coating, cleaning is typically carried out using cloths along with citric acid or soap – and water.
The environmental impact of this cleaning process depends largely on the type of cloth used. John Desmond Ltd use cloths made from 100% bamboo fibre, which are biodegradable and do not shed plastic particles as polyester cloths will do.
Sales and Technical support
For advice and support on PVD contact Matt Stokes
on (+44) 0203 325 9369 or [email protected].
58 Weir Road
Wimbledon
London
SW19 8UG
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