From the site of this building, magnificent views are obtained over the
island-dotted sea and the mainland of Asia Minor: but, "though every
prospect pleases," it is a land of earthquakes, and unfortunately, the
works at the chateau have been suspended, owing to the dreadful calamity
which has recently fallen upon the district. The building is intended
for the residence of an English lady of exalted rank. It is to be built
of local white stone, the hall, staircase, etc., being lined and paved
with marbles. The hall is a large apartment about 25 ft. high, with
paneled ceiling, having galleries on two sides, giving access to the
rooms surrounding it on first floor, and to the turret staircase leading
to roofs, etc. With the exception of sanitary apparatus, painted
windows, etc. (which will be supplied by English firms), the whole of
the work will be executed by native labor. The architect is Mr. Edwin T.
Hall, London.--_Building News_.
[Illustration: SUGGESTIONS IN ARCHITECTURE--A CASTELLATED CHATEAU.]
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