1919 – Design for hotel, The Strand, London

“This new hotel and restaurant is to be erected upon the site now occupied by Terry’s Theatre and adjoining premises, for Messrs. R. E. Jones, Ltd., the well-known provincial caterers. The facade between the ground and second floor levels will consist of grey unpolished granite, the large openings being fitted with specially-designed metal frames. Above the second floor level white Carrara will be used, with bronze bases and capitals to the columns and pilasters. The general scheme provides for the liberal use of wrought iron work in balustrading and balconies. A fine marble restaurant is to be provided in the basement, ground floor and first floor, and the second floor is to contain the reception rooms and other accommodation for hotel residents. The upper floors are to contain several hundred bedrooms, which, together with bathroom -and lavatory accommodation, will be fitted upon most modern and sumptuous lines. A large roof cafe and music room is also to be provided, and it is intended to make this one of the great features of this new hotel. The architect is Sir Charles T. Ruthen, F.R.I.B.A., 33, Furnival Street, Holborn Bars, E.C.4.”
The Building News, August 6 1919.