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Show OCE MODERN STYLE '.Vow ideas in ways of living new methods of construction and new thought have started an in-dieiidei-t "Modery Style" in Architecture and decoration which is daily paining in public favor. Its appeal lies in its fresh-ress fresh-ress and studied simplicity in design de-sign wi,1i novel and intricate details de-tails in construction in some eases. The historic architectural tfyles have been hashed and rehashed re-hashed until there is nothing left that at all refreshes one just one house after another, no real distinction, dis-tinction, nothing to hold our interest. in-terest. The Modern, though basi-c'y basi-c'y simple offers limitless opportunities oppor-tunities for new and distinctive effects. The design of the house its physical shape, style and arrangement, arrange-ment, its doors and windows, it? placement, its gardens, i's inter- ing room, dining room, kitchen, front and rear covered terrace and a one ear motor room. Second floor Two bed rooms, a bath, closets and two large balconies bal-conies or decks, one over the front terrace, the other over the mo. or room. Ceiling heights Cellai", seven feet, first floor, eight feet six inches, in-ches, second floor, eight feet. Exposure The plans as shown are for a lot facing South or West For a lot faeing orth or East the plans should be reversed. Lot sip House frontage 37 feet, left 3 feet, right 5 feet, uiin-imuni uiin-imuni 43 feet. Construction Hollow tile with stucco finish. Roofs and Decks, canvas. Foundation, concrete. Windows, metal casements in special arrangement, with integral screens. Door, wood', So special detoils. Interiors Floors, linoleum, Walls, plaster in special moulded texture. Ceilings, plaster, with cornices. Kitchen, composition tile. Bath room, composition tile. .Steam heat, gas and electric wiring. wir-ing. Cubiture 23,097 cu. ft. Approximate cost 47800. Complete working plans and specifications of this house are available for a nominal sum. Address Ad-dress the building editor and refer re-fer to House II-106. iors and furnishings all have undergone un-dergone drastic changes, the excess ex-cess baggage has been eliminated and the house has been designed to suit its purpose a place to live in. The roofs arc utilized as decks from which one may enjoy the air and sunshine amid privacy denied first floor porches, and here unusual un-usual vistas open up in all directions direc-tions as one looks down into the garden. There is no walled in effect. ef-fect. This same open spaciousness goes for :0ie interiorr as well. Large windows concentrated, leaving large unbroken wall surfaces sur-faces for furniture, simple treatment treat-ment of walls and ceilings, fitting furniture and the whole is satisfying. satisfy-ing. The compact is modern throughout, through-out, it has: Cellar full area of house, laundry, laun-dry, heater and general space, cold room. A recreation room could be provided if desired. First floor Entrance vestibule ! with lavatory and coat closet, liv- |