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ARCHITECTURAL DETAIL
Design Intent:
Buildings should include architectural detailing that is simple in
character, provides a sense of scale, provides visual interest, and is
authentic in its application of materials. Architectural details that reflect
these Western Character attributes include:

• Frames and moldings around windows and doors
• Simple cornices at parapets
• Awnings or sloped canopies to shelter the sidewalk and shade
display windows
• Canopy posts
• Entry porticoes
• Authentic application of materials
• Support systems

Area 1 & Area 2 Design Guidelines
1.28 Simple, authentic and unembellished architectural detailing is
appropriate.
a. Elaborate architectural treatments, such as decorative moldings at
cornices, windows and door surrounds, are inappropriate.
b. Exposed timber structural elements are appropriate as detailing.
c. Simple or stepped parapet walls are appropriate.
d. Tacked-on detailing is inappropriate.
e. Materials should typically transition at inside corners, belt courses,
cornice lines, foundation lines, window and door moldings, and
similar.

Simple or stepped parapet In Area 2 this building would be appropriate
walls are appropriate; however, with the exception of the following details
In Area 1 & 2 simple, authentic, and the mixed cornice treatment is since they don’t reflect authentic architectural
unembellished architectural detailing inappropriate since it is too busy. details. These occur on the upper floor and
is appropriate as shown in the three include tacked-on window sills and sloped roof
images above. components.
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