Municipal Medical Centre in New Brunswick, New Jersey/USA
The building's austere facade is dictated by its location next to the highway. Transverse partitions at right angles to the main front support roof overhangs that shade the low-set windows. The facade is clad in plywood panels coated with a white fire-retardant paint, an economical solution based on local tradition. This contrasts with the dark windows and the surrounding trees. The dramatically tall cube above the entrance serves as a striking focal point above the low-lying structure.
