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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

THE HONG KONG & FAR EAST BUILDER VOLUME 14, NUMBER 1

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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