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Site Preservation
The historic character of a site itself should be considered for new
construction projects. New projects should retain the overall historic
character of the site, site topography, site features, trees and significant
district vistas and views.
Differentiation
New construction should respect the historic character of the neighborhood
through the considerations described above and should utilize a design for
new construction that is easily distinguished from the historic buildings.
Replication of a historic building is generally not appropriate.
Contemporary Design
As discussed in Chapter 2, contemporary design is encouraged, provided it
is compatible with the context of the historic district. The HARB will pay
particular attention to mass, scale, siting and overall design, but all elements
of the design will be considered. The design professional or owner must
demonstrate that a contemporary structure will not detract from the
historic integrity of the surrounding district.
New designs should relate to the fundamental characteristics of the historic houses on a block while
also conveying the stylistic trends of today. (Houston, TX)
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