mechanical housing
and meditation. Narrow slot open- ings at a high level of the side walls gradually lead to the central altar with an upward reaching rectangular con- crete skylight,
This skylight is open to the eastern sun and has a large stained glass win- dow which directs light to the altar and also provides a background for the symbolic cross. It is partially open to the nave and only certain parts of the church will view the whole symbol at one time depict- ing the idea that one should search for his belief rather then have it ex- posed to him in full view.
A fair face brick wall is used be- hind the altar and mechanical shafts, White cement plaster is used through- out the ceiling and walls.
All interior finishes and details will be kept simple and executed with res- traint to achieve a serene atmosphere.
The main contractor is Shun Hing Co.
Air-conditioning is by British Gen- eral Electric Co. Ltd.
laboratory
laboratory
third floor
class room
second floor
library
corridor
class room
first floor
lobby
entrance plaza
general office
ground floor
class room
lower first floor
corridor
class room
lower second floor
SECTION AA
tobby
band practice
parking
gymnasium floor
市
View from south
View from west
View from north
Bird's eye view of entrance plaza
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HONG KONG
THE HERMITAGE
GOVERNMENT SERVICE FLATS
MacDONNELL ROAD
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
architects
JOSEPH LEI
J. C. KU
architect-in-charge