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Gallin Beeler Design Studio Transforms the Syossett Public Library

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Gallin Beeler Design Studio Transforms the Syossett Public Library

Existing one story Syosset Public Library

Library interior with existing 8” steel columns

Temporary bracing of the structure in the Basement allowing larger foundations to be placed under the columns

Formwork for concrete to be added to the steel columns

Complete Basement columns ready to take the added load of a new third level

Main level steel columns prepared for addition of concrete

New steel structure being installed at the addition behind the existing building

Steel beams being installed

Structure of the addition behind and above the existing library

Concrete encased columns extend through the existing roof with a new steel structure above. An interstitial Mechanical level, between the existing roof and the new third floor, has been incorporated for great HVAC efficiency

The completed Syosset Public Library expansion