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BUNGALOW AT SHEK-O

• Architect: Erie Cumine, F.R.I.B.A.

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A view of the bungalow, looking towards the terrace.

When the design of a small private However, it cannot be gainsaid that with the rooms planned so that the residence is being considered, one of the two-storeyed building, for the dining and sitting rooms, which com- the first and most important ques- equal accommodation provided, is prise the living area. are in one tions that arises is whether it is to more uneconomical in space as the unit and the bedrooms form another be a bungalow or a two-storeyed staircase, the stairhalls and, very unit, separated and distinct from building. This is very often just a often, extra corridors have to be the former. matter of taste, as some people pre- provided for. fer the informality and convenience

There was recently completed at of having all rooms on one floor at

ideal design. therefore, is Shek-O for Mr. & Mrs. E.B. McBain garden level, whilst others feel that usually a bungalow, for economy, but a bungalow consisting of four main having the living rooms downstairs and the bedrooms on the upper floor makes for better planning and gives more privacy.

The

BED ROOM

BATH

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CAR PORT

BATH

AREA

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PANTRY XIT.

HALL

SVT

SVT.

DED ROOM

BATH

LIVING ROOM

OWNING ROOM

TERRACE L

FOOL

Floor plan and (right) photograph look- ing towards car-port.

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