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Penner & Associates Architects

Penner & Associates Architects

Pittsburgh, PA

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Cornerstone Care Satellite Medical Office Building

The Cornerstone Care Satellite Medical Office Building is a one-story medical clinic located near Waynesburg, Pennsylvania. The design was completed for a non-profit organization that provides low-cost dental and counseling services for under-served rural communities. The building responds to both the programmatic need for varying degrees of privacy and a bright, comfortable environment. The translucent exterior cladding is inspired by screening elements found in traditional Japanese architecture, while the horizontal composition and use of modern materials call to mind the high-tech nature of modern medicine. The gable roofs with large overhangs and open soffits suggest shelter and refer to a familiar local vernacular.

 
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Status: Built
Location: Waynesburg, PA, US
Firm Role: Architect