HEADLAND ROAD APARTMENTS
SOUTH BAY ESTATE
Architects- Wong & Ng Associates
The development of South Bay ments; a condition of the lease restrict- Estate was begun in 1948 by the ed the maximum building height to Metropolitan Construction Co., Ltd.. 35 feet. who built a two thousand feet long
The ground floor is raised 2'-6" froin the grade, so allowing under- ground drainage to run on the surface approach road on a spur overlooking 20,000 square feet, is composed of
and obviating the need to cut into the The site, which has an area of over rock. More privacy is gained through
the
the bay, thus opening up a choice solid rock and economy in site forma condensation usually found on
this arrangement. In addition, the
residential area with magnificent views tion was the first consideration; for and good prevailing breezes.
this reason the approach road and garage were planned at the lower end of Headland Road.
The latest addition to the estate, at 4 Headland Road, is a three-storeyed block containing six luxurious apart-
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The building level has been main- tained as high as it was practical to avoid too extensive cutting of rock formations; this led to the introduction of an elaborate entrance hall at the basement level. The garages also were stepped at this level for the
same reason.
(Left) Site Plan (Right) Block Plan
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ground floor slab is avoided.
The site is exposed to severe weather from the north-east, and strong winds usually drive rain through windows
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