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A APPENDIX Design Guidelines

Table 1.3 Expression Elements

Primary Expression Elements
The design options described and illustrated below may be used individually, or in combination, to meet the intent of the design guidelines
for building expression. Note that other creative building expression strategies may also be appropriate.

vertical Expression Elements

vertical Expression Line
Expression lines project sufficiently
from the face of a building wall to cast
a distinct shadow. In this particular
example, vertical expression lines are
seen in the form of attached columns,
which run the length of the building.

Wall notch

A wall notch is a vertical expression line
created by notching a building wall for its
full height. In this example the central bay
is inset from the flanking walls.

Wall offset
A wall offset is similar to an increased
setback, but with a larger dimension. It
often provides a forecourt along part of
the front of a building.

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