Vaughan School of Public Health
The detail of the tile and brick in the archway of the Public Health building is significant to the meaning and purpose of the building. The tile and bricks completely cover how the arch was constructed. The tile and thin layer of brick cannot possibly hold the many floors above it. The tile covers the real construction and beams that hold the building up. The bricks make it appear to be stable, and at the same time shows more detail and precision. It allows the passageway to look more like an arch because it shows the curved features and pressure of construction. Without the brick, the passageway would look more like a square tunnel than a beautiful, thoughtful archway.
The tiles in the arch also makes it look clean and well put together. The effect of this is that the person feels comfortable walking underneath it and it looks well constructed. There are no overlaps, cracks, or gaps. This cleanliness of appearance in the detail also conveys the idea of health. The whiteness implies sterilization and the detail of the brick shows organization and teamwork. I think this was done on purpose by the architect because it reinforces the idea that this is the public health building. It is more respected as a accomplished school because of its appearance and cleanliness in appearance and detail.
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