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Specialty observatory building

A building designed around the night sky

A rolling-roof observatory brings a specialized purpose into a carefully organized building.

An aerial view into the observatory with its rolling roof retracted. (open the photograph larger)
FinishedAn aerial view into the observatory with its rolling roof retracted.

About this project

Specialty observatory building.

The roof rolls back to open the whole room to the sky. The rails, supports and equipment are part of how the building works.

Planning something like this?

Our builder comes to look, the visit is free, and a written, itemized price follows.

Tell us what you are planning

The project

The finished work.

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The observatory at dusk, with the roof open against autumn woodland. (open the photograph larger)
In useThe observatory at dusk, with the roof open against autumn woodland.

A short reel

The same story, in 14 seconds.

A rolling roof in operation

The observatory roof opening, shown at four times normal speed. No audio.

14 seconds, silent. It plays when you press play.

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Planning something like this?

The visit is free and there is no pressure. If the timing is not right, we will say so.

  1. We reply the same day. A short call to understand the project.
  2. We come to look. Usually within 48 hours, with a tape and a camera.
  3. You get a written price. Itemized, within 48 hours of the visit for most projects.

Rather talk it through? Call 571-601-1102 or write to info@cedarpost.com.

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