THE PRINCIPAL SUPPLIERS

Sun (Auckland), Volume III, Issue 914, 6 March 1930, Page 7

THE PRINCIPAL SUPPLIERS

marble, particularly beautifully chiselled at the lift fronts, and tervazzo work throughout the corridors are the main notes. Spacious office premises are reached along the coolest of corridors. There are many handsome pillars in the interior, but the eye cannot resist the definite charm of the plaster moulding in the ceilings. Here, there is the treat of expanses of glowing, pure whiteness, worked in exquisite motifs. These must have an appeal to a New Zealander, for some of the principal designs are based simply enough on native plants which, centuries ago, inspired ancient Maori carvers. New Zealand flax and raupo of desolate swamps have been given a flattering echo in the heart of a busy city; their slender leaf points have been adapted successfully to the plasterer’s art, and have been reproduced

Dignified in appearance and made of the finest materials available the doors, locks and brass fittings of the new Power Board building are in keeping with the solid workmanship of the whole building. Messrs. C. M. Muskett and Company, Ltd., are New Zealand representatives for James Gibbons, Ltd., Wolverhampton, the oldest and largest manufacturers of high-class locks and general brass foundry in the world. The massive bronze metal sliding doors to the main entrance, and the bronze metal lift openings, were sup plied by the local agent, Spedding, Ltd., Auckland, an.’ the locas, door handles and knobs were supplied by the Auckland agents, Duthie, Bridsoii and Company, Ltd. . * The visitor to the Auckland Electric Power Board’s new offices will notice Immediately the luxurious carpets in the various offices, particularly the committee room, board room, mem bers’ room, manager’s office and secretary’s offices. The carpets were all supplied by Andrews and Clark, the famous furnishing house, and are typical of the fine quality carpets and furnishings supplied by them. Not the least important part o' a building is the roofing, and it says much for the reputation of John Burns and Co., Ltd., that they were entrusted with this work on the new Power Board building. The system adopted in this case was that of covering the roof with a strong waterproof preparation which in turn was tarred and sanded. Tne result is absolutely satisfactory.