West Hollow Middle School
These custom skylights are a true focal point
- Location: Melville, NY
- Product: Skylight
- Atrium by: Campbell Cassetta Architects
- General Contractor: Metro Group of Long Island
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- CSI Code: 08 63 00
- 24370
About this Project
The West Hollow Middle School in Melville, NY features two impressive skylights by Crystal Structures in its beautiful atrium. The L-shaped skylights cap off the atrium space, allowing natural light to flood the indoor garden and student gathering area below. Rain or shine, students can gaze up at the skies through these uniquely configured ridgelites.
Measuring 47 feet long by 18 feet across each, the nested skylights incorporate both hips and valleys with gabled ends into their design. Sunshine Designs handled the installation of these statement pieces.
As the sole company providing full in-house services for a complete range of sloped glazing solutions nationwide since 1980, Crystal Structures brings unparalleled expertise and capabilities. From design to manufacturing, installation, repair and maintenance, Crystal Structures handles every aspect of skylights, greenhouse structures, translucent wall panels, and more. Their nearly half a century of specialized experience in end-to-end sloped glazing is unmatched in the industry.
The custom skylights are a true focal point, contributing to the many stellar reviews of the school’s facilities by students and parents. The expertise and full-service approach by Crystal Structures ensures these eye-catching skylights will withstand the test of time.
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