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4.5 Exterior Building Materials

The palette of exterior building materials used
on traditional buildings surrounding the Central
Station block ranges from brick and stone
to concrete, steel and glass. New materials
should be used in creative, contemporary ways
to reinterpret the use of traditional building
materials. In addition, building materials should
be durable.

4.5.1 Encourage a contemporary
interpretation of traditional
building materials.
» Consider contemporary materials
that draw upon new technologies,
such as solar panels, ceramic
panels, structural wire mesh and
formed concrete.

4.5.2 Use high-quality, durable
materials.
Figure 4.10 A contemporary interpretation of traditional materials is » Ensure façade material has proven
encouraged. Consider materials that draw upon new technologies. durability in the Minnesota climate.
» Employ materials at the ground
Figure 4.11 Use high quality, durable materials to enhance the level to withstand on-going
community image. contact with the public without
compromising appearance.

30 General desiGn Guidelines for new development on the central station block