HICKSVILLE STATION, New York
Retrofit Team
ARCHITECT: AECOM, New York
CANOPY INSTALLER: All Action Architectural Metal & Glass, South Plainfield, N.J.
ENGINEERING, ESTIMATING, CONTRACTS ADMINISTRATION, PRODUCTION AND MANAGEMENT: Kalwall
Materials
Hicksville Station was selected to undergo a $122 million facelift. One of the most eye-catching features of the station’s new look is 1,678 linear feet of 23-foot-wide Kalwall Kalcurve that forms the canopies on the north and south platforms. The canopy manufacturer’s quick time from production to installation is a point of pride.
Kalwall panels are suitable for canopies because the diffuse natural daylighting eliminates shadows, hotspots and glare. They also allow for a soft glow at night to help travelers with wayfinding while limiting light pollution.
The translucent panels camouflage leaves and debris and can be maintained without access scaffolding because maintenance staff can safely walk across the lightweight panels’ surface.
TRANSLUCENT PANELS PRODUCT AND MANUFACTURER: Kalcurve from Kalwall
The Retrofit
Hicksville Station is the third busiest stop along the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR), serving an average of 26,000 riders each day.
The project, which was funded by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s LIRR Capital Improvement Program and fast-tracked by New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, included the replacement of platforms, escalators and staircases, along with new signage and elevators.
Photo: KALWALL