A MODERN BUILDING

Dominion, Volume 3, Issue 834, 4 June 1910, Page 11

A MODERN BUILDING

Tho now premises for Mr. H. Brittain, chemist, Manners Street, are a striking example of modern architecture. The building, which is a combination of skeleton steel construction a.nd reinforced concrete, is on. the principle recommended by a committee of experts who'inquired into tho best methods of rebuilding San Francisco after the disastrous earthquake and fire.. Principal among several points.of interest.is the marquise,' which takes,the place, of. the old-fashioned verandah. ■■; By • such an innovation the obstruction caused by verandah posts is removed, and narrow 'streets, such as Wellington possesses, will havo a wider and niuch improved appearance. One of the illustrations gives a good idea of tho manner in which the skeleton steelwork and marquise are framed and riveted together. The floors throughout are of reinforced concrete, and these, together with the steel construction, are recognised as the most efficient means of preventing damage by fire and earthquake. The plans and specifications are the work of Messrs. Hoggard and Prouse, architects, who are to be complimented upon introducing in this city a typo of building which combines at onco a maximum of efficiency with a minimum cost. Messrs. Gaudin and Sons' new warehouse in Ghuznee Street, which- is being built on the same principle, is nearing completion. Messrs. Hoggard and Prouse are also calling for tenders for the erection of a four-story warehouse for Mr. Belcher, at tho corner of Tarauaki Street and Courtenay Place.'