New City Elementary School

Addition of Media Center, Art Room and Computer Lab

Michael Shilale Architects, LLP (MSA) has a long history with the Clarkstown Central School district. In 1995 MSA implemented a district wide technology upgrade. That project brought fiber optic cable and the needed electrical upgrades to every school in the district. The 2.5 million dollar construction project was completed on time and under budget.

Client: Clarkstown Central School District
Location: New City, NY
Size: 7,000 sf
Cost: $1,800,000

Features
This latest effort is directed to bring to this elementary school a state of the art Media Center. Media Centers are the focus of a nationwide effort to improve literacy in our schools. Research shows a well-designed, functional and attractive Media Center along with talented and highly trained staff makes a significant difference.

- Daylighting System
- Art Room to permit more and larger project based learning
- New Computer Lab, glare free environment
- Enclosed Courtyard for Kindergarten Classes
- Addition to Connect the East and West Wings of the School