Rail House Cafe, London.
CDC Engineering worked alongside Box 9 Design to create a bespoke metalwork package for Rail House Café, inspired by the character of Victorian railway stations and traditional tram sheds.
The design combined aged steel, arched screens and slender decorative columns within the building’s glass envelope, creating an industrial framework with Victorian detailing.
A key feature was the bespoke oak and steel staircase, leading to the upper bar. We also manufactured and installed bespoke bars, ceilings and a range of architectural metalwork throughout the restaurant.
A major part of the project was achieving the authentic aged appearance specified by the designers. We used specialist acid etching and patination techniques to create variations in colour, texture and tone across the metalwork.
These finishes gave the newly fabricated steel an aged, rustic character, helping the metalwork feel integrated with the railway-inspired interior rather than looking newly manufactured.
The project demonstrates CDC Engineering’s ability to combine precision fabrication with specialist finishing techniques to create highly detailed architectural metalwork tailored to a specific interior concept.
Looking for bespoke architectural metalwork with specialist finishes? Get in touch with CDC Engineering to discuss your project.
