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ESTORIL COURT ESTATE IN FINAL STAGE

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Architect:

HE second and final stage in the development of Estoril Court. one of the most outstanding residen- tial estates in Hong Kong, is now under way.

To block A. with its 42 flats. which was opened last year. blocks B and C are to be added. to bring the total number of apartments up to 120. Owners are the New Estate Co. Ltd.

The new blocks will be 10 storeys high. Block B will have 40 flats. 30 of two bedrooms and 10 of three bedrooms; block C will consist of 30 flats of two bedrooms.

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Wong Hong-Yuen, A.R.I.B.A. M.Sc., A.M. ASCE.

The second stage is scheduled to be completed by November.

The two additional structures are to be of reinforced concrete bearing wall construction. The visual advan- tage of this will be found in the interiors, where the finish will be improved by the absence of cumber- some beams and columns.

A feature of the living room of cach apartment will be sliding aluminium doors. These will give an unbroken wide-angle panorama of the harbour from the balcony, and more important. the balcony itself will be free from the obstruc- tion caused by ordinary swing doors.

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The design of the balcony is noteworthy. It will be a projection bounded by an 18 in. high R.C. parapet cum bench surmounted by a 24 in. high aluminium balustrade to provide maximum visibility of the harbour from the living room. It will also be an "antidote" for persons prone to acrophobia.

Specially designed inclined terra- cotta egg-crates will be used for the screens to maintain the privacy of each balcony and at the same time give the necessary through ventila.

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All floors are to be of sound proof construction and all living and dining rooms are designed for

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Left, typical floor plan, Block B. Above, block plan.

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