Sle-mranq Ha

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Patrick Sle-mranq Ha (Shinasthana: 嗣馬涸; Jan. 3, 1849 – Jul. 8, 1912) was a Themiclesian architect and urban planner most renowned for his work in building landscaped roads and parks and for pioneering planned neighbourhoods in the outskirts of Kien-k'ang. He spent much of his adolescence and young adulthood in Anglia and Lechernt, where having studied in an arts college he became versed in both Classical architecture and the nascent science of urban planning. He practiced in Themiclesia under the patronage of the Lord of M'i, who afforded him the opportunity to participate in major public undertakings to boost his reputation.

In 1881 Ha undertook the rebuilding of the South Boulevard as principal engineer and was determined to replicated the success of the New West Road with a heavily landscaped boulevard lined by monumental architecture and served by modern amenities. He was responsible, directly or indirectly, for the design of about 20% of the planned buildings on the road, though not all were eventually built. Additionally, the South Boulevard had reserved lanes for tram service and gas lamps for nocturnal travellers. He personally designed the lamp posts in brass and their elaborate globes.

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