DLA105-0145  Transcription

G. BERKELEY WILLS, A.R.I.B.A.

ARCHITECT.

7, Stone Buildings,

Lincoln’s Inn, W.C.

and also at

High Street,

Marlow, Bucks.

March 15th 1922.

Dear Mr de Laszlo –

I am sorry not to have answered your letter immediately but was waiting till I had something to report.

The cost of the work as estimated and accepted is as follows:-

Work to Large Studio                                 £240

Window to Small Studio                                65

Work to fanlight over door to Large Studio   50  —                 Total £355.

As regards the last item I am having the [leak?] in this wall uncovered for thorough examination before the opening is made, as should this leak indicate a serious [settlement?] I do not consider that any further openings should be made in this wall. I will however go into the matter carefully and if practicable it shall be done, as I know you are keen on it, but the structure of the building is rather a surprise to me on further examination.

I have received Messrs Greenwoods’ estimate for papering both studios with paper chosen by you (No 90591) for  –

£60 (sixty points). This may seem high to you but they have allowed for a lining paper to make a good job and the paper itself is 24/- a piece.

I will accept this Estimate on Monday next unless I hear from you to the contrary.

The builders are making good progress and the steel work will be on the job on Monday. I am favourably impressed with

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Messrs Greenwood and they will do their best to finish in time, but at the same time you must realize that it is a ticklish job [especially?] with a building constructed as this one has been.

I am visiting the work twice a week.

I have not yet received anything from you as regards the radiator cases. I will get alternative estimates for these if you like – if you will decide on the design you prefer.

Yours very truly

G. Berkeley Wills.

Editorial Note:

Gerald Berkeley Wills (1882–1979), British architect

SMDL

09/01/2023

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