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Architectural Overview <br />High quality architecture is an essential component in fulfilling the objectives of the Design Framework. <br />Rather than prescribing a particular style, these architectural guidelines are intended to encourage an <br />integration of both traditional and contemporary design. Architectural designs should provide a <br />consistent quality, measured, to a great degree, by the pedestrian experience along the street and by an <br />architectural expression that provides character without being thematic, obtrusive, or artificial. <br />Architectural character should strive to be authentic and varied, but not 'thematic'. <br />Architecture Recommendations <br />Of all the layers that combine to form The COR Development Plan, architecture will typically be the most <br />prominent development component. Both visually and physically, architecture will play a major role in <br />defining the overall design character and mix of uses for The COR. It is crucial that the design and <br />location of buildings address these architectural guidelines, with specific emphasis on the following: <br />• An animated street presence with a mix of street -level uses, interesting building facades, many <br />doors and windows on the street, careful design of lighting, awnings, signage and other <br />elements that animate the pedestrian experience <br />Cornice or roof line <br />expresses front entry <br />Well defined roof line <br />and overhang <br />expression <br />Maximize glazing, <br />especially on front <br />facade <br />Expressed base and <br />cap <br />• Variety in building design, character and expression; not one theme or building style, but a <br />thoughtful integration of many design solutions <br />• Variety of building types including a range of height, scale and proportion, that support an <br />integrated mix of housing options, shopping destinations, entertainment venues, civic structures <br />and other COR uses <br />• Use of high quality materials, suggesting a preference toward native materials and masonry <br />elements, with respect for local building techniques <br />• Building location is as important as building style; special architectural elements, character, <br />transparency and a higher level of materials and detailing should be used to highlight key streets <br />and important crossroads throughout The COR <br />• Buildings should always be located at all four corners of intersections. <br />o In the COR2 sub -district, if the City finds that there are unique circumstances where <br />buildings cannot be located on the corner, the City may approve the use of fences, walls <br />or other design elements to create that "street edge" <br />Design Framework — The COR Page 26 <br />February 28, 2012 <br />