As stated above, the Shanghai shop, on the corner of Szechuen and Nanking Roads, is undergoing alte jons at the present which will b premises of this well known Emporium into line with the most up-to-date buildings of Europe.
In order to gain additional floor' space for the shop two more storeys be added on the east part of the Building, which will be connect-led by archer with the existing part lof the store. The creating of a new elevator Toby on each floor of the store will certainly be found a con-windows. In harmony with this structural alteration the refacing of the building will be executed along the modern lines of the architectural style which now has been generally adopted abroad. Simplicity in design, dignity and effectiveness will be the keynote of this remodel ed building. Special thought has been given to designing the outside electric illumination in full architect tural harmony with the test of the building, While the entire building is undergoing the process of general repair, the two upper floors will be turned into most modern office accommoda: tions, which in such excellent location certainly will fill a long felt demand. The top floor will contain up-to-date flat for the Company's The whole construction work will Z|be executed so as not to interfere with the business of Messrs, Whiteaway, Laidlaw & Ca, Ltd, the greater part of the work being done in night shifts, The design and supervision of this work is entrusted to C. H.
Gouda, Architect. S. E. Faber is the structural consulting engineer.
Messrs. Sun & Yik are the Building
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