No_1_February_and_March__1941 — Page 26

Hong Kong Builder

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Section of building showing roof truss construction.

The decorative work was carried out by Messrs. Davies, Brooke & Gran, and undoubtedly the attractive- ness of the surroundings has been in no little measure responsible for the success of the enterprise since its inception.

The various sub-contractors responsible for carry- ing out the work are as follows:-

Another view showing window arrangement.

General Contractors for Alterations and laying of Spring

Floor:

Sung Kee & Co.

Gypsum Plastering work on walls and ceilings:

Simplex Gypsum Products, Ltd.

Frieze Panels and Decorations, and Concealed Lighting

Troughs:

China Industrial Art Co.

Chromium Plated and Glass Doors and Shoir

Windows:

Hong Kong Metal Works.

Marble and Terrazzo Work:

Raoul Bigazzi.

Ceramic Wall and Floor Tiles:

Cathay Ceramics

Painting Work:

H.K.) Ltd.

Manufactured by Duro Paint Works and

carried out by Shanghai Yik Sang Co.

Linoleum Flooring:

Davie, Boag & Co., Ltd.

Celoter:

Shewan. Tomes & Co., Ltd.

Teak Flooring:

Hang Yick Co.

Tapestry:

Whiteaway, Laidlaw & Co., Ltd. Furniture and Fittings:

Gray Bros. Const. Co.

Three illustrations of the Entrance Lobby with the entrance to the Ballroom on the extreme right.