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Variation in Building Massing
Variation in building massing may include using a combination
of one and two-story forms and using wall offsets, changes in
materials and eave lines. Building articulation includes vertical
or horizontal changes in materials, color, wall plane or other
elements that reduce the perceived size of a building. Where a
building is larger than existing, neighboring buildings, providing
variation in massing is important to reduce perceived size. While
some articulation methods reduce the perceived building mass Place a one-story component near
by utilizing human-scale components, others reduce the actual the street and taller components
building mass and scale by changes in height or wall planes. further back to reduce the
perceived mass of a building.
Where a building is located near a shared rear or side lot line,
variation in massing may be particularly important, as shown in
Figures 5.15 and 5.16.

5.50 Vary the massing of a building to reduce its perceived
size.
a. Consider using one or more of the articulation methods
shown in Figures 5.15 and 5.16.

Use articulation techniques and massing variation to reduce the
perceived mass and scale of a building.

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