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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