It was the beginning of one of the most interesting chapters of my entire professional career. Directly I will tell you something about the problems that it was necessary to face as an architect. The finish of the walls in each room had to be carefully considered in relation to the air conditioning system in that room.
The greatest care has been taken in the selection and design of the crockery, and the table covers; also in the choice of M ISIMAe-ad,. Referring to the "Life" of a ship, he humorously cited the case of the S.S. The ship displaces a greater weight of water than is equal to the weight of the vessel itself, therefore it floats.
Just try to fix it in your mind. I am considering a hull of the size built in Williamstown. We know that the draft of the ship coming through the heads cannot be changed very much. How do they manage to balance the excessive height of the ship's design below the waterline.
THE NEW
ORIENT LINER "ORCADES"
NEW ORIENT LINER "ORCADES"
NEW ORIENT LINE R "ORCADES"
NEW ORIENT LINER "ORCADES"
There are many different cabin arrangements on the Orcades to suit individuals and families. A number of such exist on the ship, Orient Liner "Orcades" First Class Dance Space while many of the single berth cabins have. Each bathroom in first class is equipped with a shower with hot and cold water.
This miniature Bond Street (or Collins Street) will fascinate the traveling woman and meet the everyday needs of the common man. This too is "air-conditioned" and in the hottest weather getting your hair done in a cool and fancy salon is more of a pleasure than a hassle. The section aft on the Orion used for cabins is not used as much on the Orcades as they are further amidships, a more advantageous position.
34;Orcades", to give some understanding of this rather striking passenger ship, when taken in conjunction with the accompanying illustrations.
BUILDI N G
INDUSTRY CO\GRESS
The industry as a whole is totally opposed to government interference in private industry as a general principle and particularly in relation to the construction industry and is of the opinion that the undertaking by the government of a housing scheme, without full provision being made for the employment of enterprise private, would constitute direct interference with private industry and would be contrary to the best interests of the community.". The application of these powers would cover approximately 70% of the population of the State of Victoria as applied to persons earning up to £260 per annum. It explains the Victorian Construction Industry Congress legislation which creates certain obligations which include the principle of a representative Sectional Association and a proper credit procedure.
This legislation has been unanimously approved by the entire Construction Industry, but many parts of the Construction Industry have failed to implement it and as a result the Council is precluded from even considering Registration in all cases. The report of the Credit Bureau was considered to be of such importance that the Council made it available to all associations and drew their attention to the requirements contained therein, namely: —. a) That candidates are selected with reservations if they meet the conditions of sale within three months. The Board of Governors takes this opportunity to express its great pleasure at the successful work of the Bureau of Credit of Congress, the operation of which has reached a high level of efficiency, as evidenced by its skilful contribution to the work of the Registration Commission.
The reception which has been given to the matter of the First Records by the Building Industry and the press, especially in other States of the Commonwealth, is a source of encouragement and confirms the action of Congress in this forward step toward the stated objects of the Building. Industry. The Concrete Association of Victoria applied for and was accepted for membership of the Bureau during the year, and the Secretary of that Association (Mr. G. O'Malley) has been appointed its representative on the Credit Bureau Committee. The information available to the Credit Bureau shows that the Construction Industry as a whole has, at the present time, assumed a maximum credit risk which has never been recorded before.
Building Regulations Committee.—The terms of reference governing the appointment of the Building Regulations Committee are as follows:—. a) To draw up a standard building by-law suitable for adoption by cities, towns, districts and districts in the State of Victoria. To take any action deemed necessary to promote the wider use of the Standard Arrangement for Building Regulations. The Standards Committee of Congress, working in close collaboration with the Standards Association of Australia, has decided to undertake a survey of existing standard specifications applicable to the construction industry, with a view to encouraging their wider use.
Testing and research facilities. — In response to requests made to Congress on behalf of the Secondary Industries' Testing and Research Committee, appointed by the Federal Government, the Congressional Council considered the matter. , and as a result it is strongly of the opinion that a very. The Council examines the comparative costs of building materials over a number of years and information on these will be published from time to time for the information of the industry.
BOARD OF ARCHITECTURAL EDUCATION
Creating a sense of confidence and security in the public mind in its dealings with the Construction Industry is of vital importance, both to the industry as a whole and to its individual members. Special attention is drawn to the fact that during the years 1936-37 the amount was spent on housing construction. It is of importance and value to note that, contrary to general belief, the prevailing average prices at the present time are considerably lower than normal.
Statements recently made in the press and elsewhere that the prevailing cost of building materials and wages are abnormal are diametrically opposed to the actual situation.
CURRENT ARCHITECTURAL WORKS
MINUTES OF GENERAL MEETING OF INSTITUTE
ANTIQUES A\D FIN I N
E FURNITURE AUSTRALIA
Thomas Chippendale, the great 18th century furniture designer and maker, was caught up in this phase. His was obviously suitable mahogany furniture, but he lived to see the beginning of the satinwood era introduced by the Adam brothers. It was from his book, The Cabinet Maker's and Upholsterer's Guide that most of the furniture attributed to his name was copied.
The backs of these chairs were often decorated with garlands of wheat ears or with a decorative use of feathers by the Prince of Wales. Thomas Sheraton's designs also followed those of the Adam brothers with an inclination towards the French styles. His later work was in the style of the French Empire and he is known for his combination and inventive pieces, which fit into the small apartments of the London merchants.
From the Sheraton to the decadent machinery of the 19th century is a gap bridged by the style we know as "Regency", where the French Empire styles were absorbed by today's English. A group of Sheraton and Regency period mahogany and rosewood furniture set in a reconstructed room taken from a residence built in Richmond, N.S.W., in 1810. THE USES OF ANTIQUES IN AUSTRALIA It was pure coincidence that any 18th-century antique came to this country.
Antique furniture of any period sought primarily by the collector must be in good original condition, with intact patina and must be representative of the best work of its era. The outdoor life here is not conducive to an intense study of the interior beauty of the house, and this prob-. In Australia there is no such thing as an antique dealer profession, as in other parts of the world.
The later discovery of frequent frauds, whether deliberate or due to ignorance, did not help to establish a market for the sale of genuine antiques of the period. One of the most important movements in the direction of good taste in antiques was made by your profession when several architects joined together in 1932 to manage and exhibit the Melbourne Antiques Exhibition.
THE LIBRARY
If someone goes looking for a dining room chair or a hall table in a house in which he may be building - in the Georgian style, he will be offered the evil props that were considered chairs in the last nineties, or. a table so overburdened with ornaments that any semblance of good form or design is hopeless. Architects as a group are the only people who have the power to establish a real appreciation of good furniture for Australian homes. I cannot omit the reference to the modern furniture produced today, where our own fine wood can be used, waxed and limed to bring out all the beauty of the grain.
In Australia we have nothing but copies of what has been achieved in France, England, Germany and America. Modern design is still passing through the experimental phase, but the best of it will survive to express the spirit of our age. If we fall short of a traditional approach to interior architecture, I am sure that modern designs, judiciously chosen, are infinitely preferable to the monstrous ugliness of cheap period furniture.
DOTES OF GENERAL INTEREST
1937-1938 Persistent Link
