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CHAPTER 5: ARCHITECTURE <br /> Z: <br /> Site architecture has the most significant impact on site char- Commercial Buildings <br /> acter. Buildings define spaces, establish a level of quality, <br /> and serve as inherent termini for pedestrian movement The new commercial buildings on the eastern portion of the <br /> through the site. They must,therefore, be well designed and site are designed to be consistent in character without <br /> utilize high quality materials. being monotonous. Design elements of the commercial <br /> buildings will include: <br /> The Village at St. Anthony will benefit from architecture that <br /> is consistent in quality and character across the site. Most • Well defined entrances with creative use of <br /> new buildings will be adjacent to the main commercial/resi- colorful materials and texture <br /> dential spine of 39th Avenue and will employ high quality • Columnar forms at key building corners <br /> materials such as stone, brick, and masonry with metal,can- • Variety in building planes both vertically and <br /> vas, and stone accents. horizontally <br /> • Extended covered entrances, window canopies, <br /> and other pedestrian scale elements <br /> Basic Principles and Overall Character • High quality materials, including stone, brick, <br /> decorative masonry units, a variety of ornamental <br /> • Define spaces with buildings, not with parking metals, and prudent use of EIFS. <br /> lots. <br /> • Maintain village character of the site and pedes- <br /> trian friendly environment through building siting, These design principles will apply not only to commercial <br /> materials, and fagade articulation. storefronts arranged along 39th Avenue, but also to the <br /> • Create building facades and entrances that are large anchor tenant building. As it is important to incorpo- <br /> interesting and inviting. rate this building into the pedestrian network and village <br /> • Accomplish a level of consistency between character of the site, it will be aligned on adjacent buildings <br /> commercial and residential buildings, through and display a consistent character with other retail struc- <br /> similar detailing, materials, or other building tures. <br /> elements. <br /> • Utilize elements of"floral village" identity in <br /> building detailing. <br /> August,-2003 23 <br />