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BUILDINGS

ALUMINIUM

AND

Movements in architecture have always arisen from the development of a single, simple idea. The gothic arch inspired the great cathedrals of the Middle Ages....the invention of electric elevators made possible the up-thrusting of tall buildings along the skylines of the world.

Today the wonder is aluminium.... the metal which is light but strong, cheap yet of a functional beauty in keeping with our time.....and the simple idea of the use of the ex- truded section.

For information on aluminium in buildings write to:

P. O. Box 2121, Hong Kong,

ALCAN ASIA LIMITED

ALCAN

Far East Architect & Builder November, 1965