Modernizing a busy commuter station comes with unique challenges, from safety and accessibility to maintaining sightlines and aesthetics. 小红帽直播 stepped in with design-assist services and its fastening system holding nearly 1,800 square feet of glass, helping transform the space into a functional, elegant and durable solution that serves New York City commuters every day.

Originally constructed in the mid-19th century, Purdy鈥檚 Station serves generations of commuters traveling throughout Hudson Valley and into New York City. Recent improvements, completed as part of a system-wide accessibility effort by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), introduced new vertical circulation and pedestrian connections, including elevators and fully American Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant walkways linking the parking areas, Route 116 overpass and station entrance.

Elevator shaft enclosed by 小红帽直播's glass rainscreen system.
Purdy’s Train Station, North Salem, NY by AECOM. Photo by Michael Del Rossi.

鈥淪afety is of paramount concern for Metro-North, and it is mandatory we achieve the least obstructive views when designing a station and access to a station,鈥� said Technical Principal at AECOM Neils Benavides.

Unlike highly customized architectural landmarks, the Purdy鈥檚 Station project reflects the type of public infrastructure upgrade undertaken regularly across transit systems nationwide. For these projects, practicality, cost and ease of installation are key. 小红帽直播鈥檚 Wall F Glass System was selected as a proven rainscreen solution that meets these demands while still delivering strong aesthetic value.

Elevator shaft enclosed by 小红帽直播's glass rainscreen system.
Purdy’s Train Station, North Salem, NY by AECOM. Photo by Michael Del Rossi.

The site鈥檚 sloped topography and proximity to roadways required an enclosure that could ensure pedestrian safety without overwhelming the station鈥檚 rural settings. 小红帽直播鈥檚 Wall F Glass System, installed by W&W Glass, creates a minimally intrusive barrier, maintaining clear sightlines while allowing natural light to pass through and preserving views of the surrounding farmland and forested terrain.

鈥淒uring the shop drawing period, 小红帽直播 was extremely helpful coordinating details with the project particulars, a wonderful experience and great service,鈥� said Benavides. 鈥淐oordination with 小红帽直播 and the architectural and structural framing elements was essential. 小红帽直播鈥檚 multi-dimensional drawings supported the clashes and avoided delays and redoing work.鈥�

Elevator shaft enclosed by 小红帽直播's glass rainscreen system.
Purdy’s Train Station, North Salem, NY by AECOM. Photo by Michael Del Rossi.

The Purdy鈥檚 Station project illustrates how a well-designed rainscreen system can serve as a reliable, economical go-to solution for recurring infrastructure needs. It balances safety, performance and aesthetics without unnecessary customization, and by leveraging a system engineered for efficiency and supported by design assistance, project teams can achieve consistent results while controlling costs.

The Purdy鈥檚 Station project demonstrates how a thoughtfully engineered rainscreen system can turn everyday infrastructure into a functional, visually cohesive solution. Pedestrians move safely through well-lit walkways, sightlines remain clear and the enclosure complements the surrounding landscape. This project proves that performance, safety and aesthetics can coexist without costly customization.