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Open Arrcngement. Genercl view lrom necr soulh end ol living room ghows librory section (right), pcrt oI dining room crnd door (Icr wcll) into kitchen. Note lloor to ceiling windows to pctio, Interior is birch plywood liniehed ncrturcl. Pcrticl slorcrge wall with fluted gloss cbove at end ol librcrry is decorative, prcrctic<rl,

Striking yellow stained Douglas fir plyrvood exterior rvalls and unrestrained modern architecture are only two of the features which characterize the home of Charles H. McDonald, president of Savage Lumber Co. at Seattle.

For Architect Paul Thiry of Seattle faithfully observed two other prerequisites when completing plans for the structure. These requirements rvere : maximum use of allowable lot area and attainment of privacy for the home owners. These were achieved rvitl-r marked success.

In reality the home is a U-shaped structure built around a central patio rvhich is viewed from living room. dining room, sitting room and the master bedroom. Large n'indow areas in all walls facing the patio take full advantage of the garden space to the extent that it seemingly is a part of the house itself.

The house is oriented to catcl-r the south light, the patio extending almost to the south property line u'here a plywood enclosure effectivelv screens the outdoor area from the outside.

The siding, sfi-inch Apco Exterior type Douglas fir plyrvood of Aberdeen Plywood Corp. manufacture n'as selected. Panels were installed vertically and given a yellon' light stain to color the mateiial but retain the natural u'ood grain. Trvo coats of varnish \,l'ere applied for protection. Wide soffits are of the same Exterior plywood bttt of fuinch thickness. These horizontal surfaces were painted with three coats of lead and oil.

The Exterior plywood garden enclosure rvas finished to conform with the house sidewalls.

Throughout tl-re interior, walls are of t/s-inch birch plyu'ood manufactured by The Wheeler, Osgood Co. The finish is natural in all rooms including the kitchen and bathrooms. Radiant heating coils are above the plastered ceilings: floors throughout the home are of asphalt tile.

The cll-plywood houge is U-shcped, built around c pctio which in turn is screened lrom neighbors by Exterior Douglcs lir plywood wcll. Finish of plywood siding cnd wcll is yellow stoin, vqrnished.

The 3-ply built up asphalt roof is over ft-inch sheathing grade Exterior type fir plywood.

Included in the home are living room, library, dining room, kitchen, utility room, three bedrooms, two baths and a sitting room. The garage, approached from the alley, is attached.

Davis Hardwood Company Makes Hardwood Plywood

The Davis Hardwood Company has provided increased space in its new plant at 757 Beach Street, San Francisco, for the manufacture of hardwood panels. This company is the only one in Northern California that makes hardrvood plywood commercially. This plywood is used mainly for fine furniture, store fixtures, cabinet work, and interior paneling in homes, offices, and department stores.

The plant equipment comprises hydraulic presses, veneer taping machine, a 54" glue spreader with rubber rolls for synthetic glues, veneer jointer, and sanders.

Panels have been furnished during the past 25 years for some of the finest buildings and stores in San Francisco. Recently panels were supplied for Samriels' jervelry store, and veneers for Magnin's new San Francisco store.