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Mass and Scale

This section addresses the mass and scale of additions relative to the existing
historic structure. The mass and scale of additions should minimize visual
impacts to the historic structure and remain visually subordinate to the
original structure.

3.4 Design an addition to respect the mass and scale of the
Design an addition to be equal to or simpler in original historic structure.
massing than the historic building so the historic
building remains visually prominent. (Denver, CO) a. Design the massing of an addition to appear subordinate to the
historic building.
Addition b. Design an addition to be equal to or simpler in massing than the
historic building so the historic building remains visually
prominent.

c. Scale a rooftop addition to ensure the historic structure remains
visually prominent.
d. Consider using a lower-scale connecting element to separate an
addition from the historic structure.
e. Match the foundation and floor heights of an addition to those of
Design an addition to respect the mass and the historic building.
scale of the original historic structure. The
addition above is appropriately scaled and
located, and has minimal impact on the structure
and adjacent historic buildings. (Denver, CO)

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