Concrete air vents : close-up



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16 Aug 2008

Photographed By Wong, Lily

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This photograph shows the ventilation holes of a house that is well adapted to the hot tropical climate of Singapore. These decorative openings allow for natural and unhampered ventilation. Title devised by Library staff.


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