Article February 1, 1930 Issue

Item of Interest

The roof of the new Christian Science Benevolent Association Sanatorium for Pacific Coast, which is being built at San Francisco, is attracting attention due to its unusual character and method of construction. The steepness of the roof slope is a feature of the architectural design, and originally it was planned to place the concrete roof slab between top and bottom forms. A more economical method, and one which resulted in added compression strength, was found in the so-called gunite process, whereby under forms only were required and the proper mixture of cement and sand was sprayed on to the reinforcing base under air pressure. A red tile roof tops the fireproofed and waterproofed understructure, and adds color and detail to the beauty of the design.

The building is thoroughly first-class construction throughout. Its foundations rest in solid rock. All walls and floors are of reinforced concrete. Windows are in place, elevators are running, plumbing is completed, and the heating plant is almost ready to operate. The auditorium is ready to receive the comfortable seats, which will be delivered to the building at an early date. Furniture, furnishings, and equipment have been purchased, and will be available as soon as needed. As the building nears completion the attractiveness of its location and of its design becomes more apparent, and the careful work of the architect and the building committee is disclosed. A competent landscape architect is arranging a beautiful and harmonious setting for the sanatorium.

The generous support of Christian Scientists for this project will be needed to meet the payments as the work progresses, and to finish and equip the building for occupancy next May.

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