Architect and engineer . INb-iCjMA IN FLOOR OF LOBBY, SHELL BUILUlNo, ^AN FRANCISCOGeo. W. Kelham, Architect. \ ll^W 1>F lOWER, SHELL BUILDINGtieo. W. Kelham, Architect and chairs to make a quiet retreat fortwenty-four persons. The womens tea roomon the third floor also reflects this restfulhomelike atmosphere. Provision has been made to accommodatethe ceaseless and complex flux of a large of-fice organization with a minimum altera-tion of permanent facilities. Architectural-ly this is evidenced by almost a mile of mov-able partitions of Tanguile wood, handsomeAdam brown in color, and tapes
Architect and engineer . INb-iCjMA IN FLOOR OF LOBBY, SHELL BUILUlNo, ^AN FRANCISCOGeo. W. Kelham, Architect. \ ll^W 1>F lOWER, SHELL BUILDINGtieo. W. Kelham, Architect and chairs to make a quiet retreat fortwenty-four persons. The womens tea roomon the third floor also reflects this restfulhomelike atmosphere. Provision has been made to accommodatethe ceaseless and complex flux of a large of-fice organization with a minimum altera-tion of permanent facilities. Architectural-ly this is evidenced by almost a mile of mov-able partitions of Tanguile wood, handsomeAdam brown in color, and tapestry glassto match the standing trim. These are usedalmost exclusively except for the executivefloor. Mechanically it is accomplished byextensive use of electric underfloor duct,multiplicity of fixture outlets and plumbingstacks and flexibility of heat control. Everypractical innovation for a modern businesshome has been included in the buildingsequipment. An unusual public interest was firstdrawn to the work when its structural framegrew three stories each week. In a singleweek eight upper stories were e
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