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PLAN
As we have mentioned in a previous and careful planning has gone into issue, the Architectural Office have the design of these buildings. Waste found that the use of bearing walls in space has been cut down to a mini- this type of building not only speeds mum, and the concentration of the
construction but, by eliminating servants' room, stores and drying beams and columns, it is possible for spaces, keeps them entirely separate the contractor to prefabricate the form- from the main apartment yet handy work in large panels, and re-use these in every respect for the comfort and panels on succeeding floors.
convenience of the occupants.
A study of the lay-out of this pro- The principal feature of the apart- ject will disclose how much thought ment is the large central covered
verandah, accessible to both the living/dining room and the main bedroom. In fine weather, it is an enjoyable outdoor living space, and during inclement weather, through draft is provided by the open door to the verandah which is well under
cover,
The Architectual Office of the Public Works Department prepared all plans and working drawings, and were re- sponsible for supervising the actual construction work.
Contractors: Winsome Company Electrical Installation: Jardine En-
gineering Corporation, Ltd.
Metal Windows: Wm. Jacks & Co.,
Ltd.
Lifts: Otis Elevator Co.
waterproof
cement
"Durocrete"
paint, oil bound distemper, and synthetic enamels: Supplied by Duro Paint Mfg. Co., Ltd.
Ascot Multipoint Water Heaters etc. Humphreys, Boyle & Co., Ltd.
Ascot Multipoint Water Heaters &
Economain Gas Cookers: Installed by the Hong Kong & China Gas Co., Ltd.
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