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ANOTHER BIG NEW FACTORY IN KUN TONG INDUSTRIAL AREA

Architect:

Among the biggest and most modern textile factories in Hong Kong, the Nanyang Cotton Mill Ltd. is an im- portant addition to the fast-expanding industrial area of Kun Tong.

G. D. Su, B. Sc. (Arch.) Michigan

down in the soft earth, and sent the $180,000. cost of this work alone above the $1 million mark.

Phase II was an extension to the factory and erection of the offices. In their design for the factory and The offices design is a highly success- offices, Hsin Yieh, Architects and ful blending of elegant modernity and The architectural designs have suc- Associates, had to provide for a two functionalism. The steps and platform ceeded fully in meeting the company's phase construction. Phase 1 embraced giving access to the offices are of requirements not only for a structure the main part of the factory, which dressed granite. The interior is not which would ensure maximum pro- houses 32,000 spindles and about 400 able for the use of coloured ceramic duction efficiency at reduced cost, as automatic looms. Two special features and mosaic tiles in striking combina well as a better quality product, but of the building are the flat slab con- tions. The flooring in the areas open also ample working space for em- struction, which does away

with to the public is of glazed mosaic tiles ployees.

beams, and a solar control systein and in the staff sections of vinyl plas-

An Most of the company's 1,200 work with mechanically adjustable alumi- tic asbestos tiling.

extremely attractive exterior has been secured the number is shortly being nium shutters to reduce glare. substantially increased now enjoy The construction cost of this phase by using a combination of mosaic, air-conditioning throughout all shifts.

was nearly $4,250,000, while piling terracotta, and other tiling. The

than decision to site the new pre- accounted for more

$985,000, mises in the reclamation area neces steel windows and doors for $104,330 sitated driving piles about 80 feet sunbreakers $130,000, and elevators

ers

Construction costs in this phase were $459,400 for the offices, $379,600 for the factory extension and $110,160 for the piling.

Of the lot area of 96,356 sq.ft. the phase I cover area is 59,540 sq.ft., the extension 7,826 sq.ft. and the offices 5,454 sq.ft.

Phase I:

General contractor: Sung Foo Kee. Piling: Hong Kong Engineering &

Construction.

Steel windows

and doors: China

Steel Works Ltd.

Elevators, sunbreakers, dumb waiter:

Jardine Engineering Corp. Ltd. Fire services: Tung Hing Lung

Engineering Works.

Plumbing and sanitary installation:

Lee Yu Kee.

Electrical wiring: British G.E.C.

Co. Ltd.

Mastic asphalt tanking:

Co. Ltd.

Dreyer &

Top, aerial view of factory. Above, a section of the spinning room.

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THE HONG KONG & FAR EAST BUILDER

VOLUME 14, NUMBER 2