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Architecture TC2 Building Design, CharaCter and Expression · Emphasis should be placed on transparency at street level, and a high degree of interest at the upper levels · Architectural character should be animated without being thematic, or artificial (faux decorative elements) · Large unbroken facades to be avoided or mitigated with use of high quality materials (brick) with detailing · Provide distinct and integrated architectural elements and/or facades at street intersections and nodes TC2 Scale, Proportion, and Building Massing · Single story buildings should not be more than 50% of any street frontage and should not have a roofline less than 20' · Commercial buildings should express 14' min. first floor height · Building height and articulation should be increased toward the core TC2 Street Presence · Transparency is required for 60% of street facade at ground level for primary streets (Sunwood Drive, Armstrong Blvd., and ........ ) and 30% for secondary streets · Emphasis and character should be placed on Sunwood Drive as the main pedestrian street facade · Architectural emphasis to be placed on the street experience of pedestrians (Canopies, decorative light fixtures, material detail etc.) · A variety of color and materials to be provided at all street fronts. Preference is for each building/storefront to express one dominant material · Building fa~;ades more than 40' from an adjacent building to have architectural treatments, windows and detailing at side facades compatible with front fa;ade · Service entries, loading facilities and mechanical services should be concealed from view at all public streets