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Common Name: |
Worldwide School |
| Style: |
Modern - Northwest Regional |
Neighborhood: |
West Seattle Junction |
| Built By: |
Ralph D. Anderson |
Year Built: |
1961 |
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| Significance |
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In the opinion of the survey, this property appears to meet the criteria of the Seattle Landmarks Preservation Ordinance. |
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This medical clinic (constructed between 1961 and 1962) is a good expression of the Northwest Modern style, using wood, concrete aggregate and glass. It exhibits a strong Japanese influence with the strong horizontal plane of the rooflines, the floating platform of the terrace and simple post roof supports. Especially notable is the integration of the landscaping of pine trees, Japanese maples and boulders into the building. The building was designed as a medical clinic, with various waiting and examination rooms, offices and laboratories. It remained in that use until recently, and is currently used as offices.
Ralph Anderson is one of the most prominent practitioners of the Northwest Modern style, gaining renown in the 1960s-70s for his houses and small commercial structures, as well as for his efforts in historic preservation.
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| Appearance |
| Little of this Modernist building is apparent from the sidewalk. The main impression is of the varying horizontal planes of the several flat roofs of the building's main components. At the front is a small parking area and a wood fence, softened by plantings of trees and shrubs. The entry is marked by a flat roof, supported on rectangular wood posts, above an aggregate pathway that leads through a landscaped courtyard to the building entrance. Several concrete steps ascend to the modern glass entry door and a small terrace, with metal railings. Adjacent stairs descend to the lower portion of the building. Cladding throughout is stucco, with wood trim along the roof; windows are irregularly placed metal sash of varying sizes. |
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