This design rs unmistakeable and regrettable marks of hurry. The ground site is completely covered' with buildings, which are approached by narrow es. The Central Tower in the Honan Ro: rather weak. But altogether the design is very creditable, especially as we understand that it is the maiden effort in this direction of a young local architect. Superficial floor area 26,115 feet.
Design E. (Me. J. M. Cory) 2nd premium.
Inplanthisisa building formingthreesides of a quadrangle, the fourth enclosed by a wall. The whole iso contrived as to obtain the greatest amount of southern and eastern, exposure. Nearly the whole of the ground site is covered and the cells are approached by passages. There are three entrances. The plaunivg of the main buildings is very good and the rooms are light and airy. A block of buildings for Chinese and Indians is carried up on the north side of the site, The block facing the Foochow Road contains married foreign quarters with southern aspect. The foreign constabulary mess and billiard rooms are placed on the
elevations have a "thin" appearance (per-Honan Road frontage (vest aspect).. The haps more apparent than real), and are not very municipal in character. Superficial floor are 31,026 feet, There will be no question, we imagine, that the Council have made a wise choice in giving the first prize to the d Messrs. Kingsmill and Atkin: only possible drawback we see closed verandahs, which have no surplus of window area, will make the rooms very dark in gloomy weather.
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