Location:
Railway Ave & Henry Rd, Pakenham VIC 3810, Australia
Size of Project:
Station Canopy – 8,212m2
Completion:
2024
Architect:
Genton
Façade System: ShapeShell™ RT by ShapeShift Technologies
Developer:
Level Crossing Removal Project (LXRP)
Installing Contractor:
FacadeX
Main Construction Partners:
John Holland, KBR, and Metro Trains Melbourne (MTM) – Key contributors under the North Western Program Alliance
Located in Melbourne’s South-East, the new Pakenham Train Station is a premium commuter and
regional railway hub on the Pakenham line. It has been designed to support the bustling pedestrian and
shopping precinct, creating safer, more direct connections between public transport, additional parking,
and the town centre.
For this project, A&I Coatings collaborated with ShapeShift to bring their ShapeShell™ RT canopy
panels to life, a standout feature of the modern-designed station. Our contribution focused on the
iconic roof canopy, inspired by Australia’s signature bronzed sunsets and the rolling hills of Pakenham,
with its elegant, curved structure.
The panels were finished with VITREFLON 790, a high-performance, high-solids, two-pack fluoropolymer topcoat. Delivering exceptional UV resistance, colour retention, chemical resistance, and built-in graffiti protection, Vitreflon 790 provides a sleek, durable finish while reducing long-term maintenance costs across a wide range of environments.
Façade Cladding Used:
ShapeShell™-RT canopy panels (Reinforced Thermoset) by ShapeShift Technologies
Coating System Used:
VITREFLON 790 high-performance high solids two pack fluoropolymer topcoat
• Available in a range of gloss levels from satin through to high gloss
• Unlimited colour range
• Unsurpassed colour and gloss retention
• Ability to achieve 125 microns DFT in one coat
• Exceptional UV resistance
• Inbuilt graffiti resistance
• Lowers lifetime maintenance cost of coatings
The Pakenham Station redevelopment exemplifies the successful integration of advanced digital fabrication techniques in public infrastructure projects. A&I
Coatings, working alongside ShapeShift, delivered an ultra-high-performance coating for the ShapeShell™ RT panels, contributing to a sustainable,
efficient, and architecturally distinctive station that serves as a model for future infrastructure projects.
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