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SERY 4

SERV. 5

30

300

Aspect of the house giving onto lawn.

“GROUND PLOOR LINE ABOVE

MAIN

STAIRS

SERV. STAIRS

COAL

BIN

LAUNDRY

UP

PLAY

AREA

LINE OF BASE OF BET.

RETAINING

ALL

Headland Rd. House Has

Fine Assets

Architect:-

Eric Cumine,

F.R.I.B.A.

W.C.

UTILITY

-UP

Top, basement plan.

Below, ground floor plan.

GARAGE

HORNE STAIRS

TERRACE

POTTING SHED

BALCONY LINE ABOVE

CLO

PORCH

BALCONY LINE

ABOVE

STUDY

UP

BAR

MAIN

HALL

KITCHEN

SERY

KITCHEN

DINING

STORE

LIVING

BITCH BOO

GARDEN

CARCITY of sites is a major problem in the planning of Hong Kong's expansion. Many architects consider the situation in this respect is most acute in residen- tial sites since the Government gives priority to housing, schools, and hospitals.

It is thus an achievement to fin a site with a view, and which is both accessible and within reasonable reach of the centre of the city.

A house with those enviable assets has been designed by Eric Cumine, F.R.I.B.A., in a less contemporary mood than usual.

The site on Headland Road has its own approach, and faces south over South Bay.

Accommodation is for a family of Large servants' quarters are

four.

provided.

THE HONG KONG & FAR EAST BUILDER — VOLUME 15, NUMBER 1