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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. Books that reference School (Originally, so-called ''Malay'') Greig, Doreen. 1971. A Guide to Architecture in South Africa. Cape Town: Howard Timmins. pg 228