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Plan of the ground floor.
In previous issues of this publication we have given descriptive details of the building, and as matter of record we repeat the following essential data.
The accommodation contained in the building includes single and double rooms for eighty to ninety students; a two-bedroom apartment for the chief warden, including kitchen facilities; a single bedroom apartment for the as- sistant warden, without kitchen facili- ties, with as has been mentioned be fore, a Commou Room, Dining Hall and Library distinct from the main build- ing. This arrangement places the re- ception rooms close to the road, the location providing easy control of visitors, who do not ured to enter the main student block at all.
A further reason for placing the Common Room and Dining Hall in the single-storey wing is the larger clear- spans required, which, if placed within the main building, would complicate the reinforced concrete framing.
DESCRIPTION OF BUILDING
The appearance and planning of the building is in no way forced, the archi- tects state that the external appearance results from the plan. No unnecessary embellishments have been added and all details frankly express the function of the building.
The structure is of reinforced con- erete frame and slab construction throughout, the foundations being ear- ried on piling.
Protective canopies are provided over all window openings, deeper on the south and west sides where greater protection is required against the sun, These canopies allow windows to be left open even in rainy weather aud materially assist in keeping the build- ing weather-tight.
Stone work is used as features for columns and walls on the ground floor
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to provide an attractive and economical base and contrasts with the smooth stucco surfaces of the main mass of the building.
The entrance lobby is approached from the road by a broad flight of granite steps, split at the top by the first stone column of the loggia thus providing both an open and a covered approach to the lobby. This paved
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can be used as overflow space from the dining hall which opens into the loggia. This entire arrangement provides a gracious and hospitable en- trance to a diguified and imposing building.
COMMON ROOM, PATIO, DINING
HALL, LIBRARY
In one corner of the Common Roont is a fireplace nook around which stu dent residents and their visitors can gather. Large French doors lead from this room into the landscaped patio. Approach to the Dining Hall is through the Common Room.
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The ceiling of the Dining Hall is curved and hu a Iroom here will be 16' 6'' A raised dais at the far end of the Hall is used for the Warden's table at meals, and for theatricals and con- rerts, the pantry on these occasious being turned into a Dressing Room.
Overflow space into loggia and patio will facilitate the handling of large crowds at public functions.
Meals prepared in the kitchen in the basement directly underrneath the pantry is carried up by dumb-waiters to the floor above.
From the patio a flight of steps leads up to the library which is located on the ground floor at the east end of the students' block. As it is intended for the use of resident students only, the main approach is through the stu- dent block.
STUDENTS' RESIDENTIAL BLOCK
The size and shape of the block is based on the modular principle, the module in this case being two single students' rooms with their interlocking built-in closets making a standard bay of 19'-0" x 12'0',
Each single students' room is 8'0'' x 12'0'' exclusive of built-in eup- boards and dressers with which every room is provided in addition to the movable furniture consisting of bed, desk, bookcase, desk chair and easy chair. All furniture is specially de- signed by the architects to provide maximum comfort in the limited floor
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All toilets and baths on each floor are accommodated in one projecting wing for economy in iustallation.
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The main staircase landing has been made large enough to accommodate lift to be installed at some later date if found desirable. All ground floor rooms are raised above the level of tennis court terrace and patio to ensure privacy.
On the west end of the ground floor is located a four-roomed flat for the
The dining hall.
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