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School (Originally, so-called ''Malay'') Worcester, Western Cape Dion KRUGER: Architect Revel FOX: Architect

Date: 1964 Client: Department of Education Type: School Status: Extant

Department of Education School (Originally, so-called ''Malay'') A straight-forward, rhythmical, double-storied building which displays a bold pattern of white painted reinforced concrete, panels of yellow brickwork and sun-shaded windows, and a black painted deep gutter fascia which emphasises the horizontality 'Such a refreshing and original building is a good introduction to modern architecture for the children who attend the school' (Greig, 1971: 228). All truncated references not fully cited below are those of Joanna Walker's original text and cited in full in the 'Bibliography' entry of the Lexicon. References: Greig, Doreen. 1971. A Guide to Architecture in South Africa. Cape Town: Howard Timmins. pg 228