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Building Entry
Building entrances provide a key visual and physical connection
between the public and private realm. A door should be easily
recognizable and distinguishable from the rest of the building.
Where compatibility with context is important, building entries
should be spaced to provide visual continuity and compatibility
within traditional buildings in a Character Area.
6.47 Design the primary entrance to a building to be clearly
identifiable. Use an architectural element(s) to highlight
an entrance, and to provide weather protection, where
feasible. Potential treatments include:
• Canopy
• Awning
• Arcade
• Portico
• Building recess
• Moldings
• Change in material
• Change in color
6.48 Use an authentic, functional entry on a street-facing Design the primary entrance to a
façade. building to be clearly identifiable.
6.49 Size and proportion an entry element to stand out
visually.
a. Size a door to be easily readable and recognizable, but
to not be overly large.
b. Use a vertically oriented door.
6.50 Maintain a regular rhythm of entries along a street.
a. Use a common door height on a ground floor and on a
visible upper floor.
b. Where compatibility with the context is important,
provide space between entries on a building to be
generally consistent with spacing on nearby traditional An entry element provides a visual
buildings. connection to the public realm.
Maintain a regular rhythm of entries along a street.
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