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The architect is Mr. T. K. Wong more than ample, there being three and he has developed the property to main halls each with 2 lifts and stair- the fullest extent within the limits of case and an additional secondary stair- the new building regulations yet has case at each end of the building. managed to include accommodation which provides the tenants with the maximum amount of privacy, light and air circulation.

The Association

The cornerstone of the project was laid on October 26th 1957 by the Hon. Sir Tsun-nin Chau. responsible for this project whose The building is a long narrow one, Chairman is Mr. Lee King-chiu, is the access to the apartments being by helping to promote the welfare of the means of a long central corridor. tenant class of the community and has However, the facilities for both the already established a number of mem- horizontal and vertical circulation is bers' schools and one charity school

for deaf and dumb children. Architect: Mr. Wong Ting Ki, B.Sc. (C.E.) of Messrs. T. K. Wong & Co. Structural Engineers:

Realty Co., Ltd.

Harriman

General Contractors: Defag Con-

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Foundations: Nan Wah Construction

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