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Design Standard Suggested Code Concepts Photo of Appropriate Code Implementation Photo of Inappropriate Code Implementation Definition of Building Portions Three Façade Height Articulation Elements: Building Base: lowermost floor or two floors to aesthetically anchor the building to the ground Building Cap: uppermost floor or two floors to aesthetically complete the building Building Middle: the remainder Treatment of Building Base Building Base respectful of historic structures reflect timelessness include masonry not finished using exposed/ unfinished concrete or vinyl siding Definition and Treatment of Plinth and/or Bulkhead Distinctive treatments and materials to define the plinth and/or bulkhead visible widening to the building walls at the sidewalk elevation to no more than two feet above grade material and color change are suitable not exposed/unfinished concrete or vinyl Kickplate Distinctive treatments and materials to define entry kickplate, as example differentiation above the plinth or bulkhead facing pedestrian corridors and sidewalks material and color change are suitable not exposed/unfinished concrete or vinyl Private Frontage for Build- ing Base A variety of private frontage types shall to strengthen architectural distinction, context, and pedestrian’s experience not projected into or over the back of sidewalk storefronts storefronts with dining alcoves grand marquees porticos common entries Treatment of Building Middle Building Middle aesthetically distinct fit within the context of the structure respectful of historic structures treatments shall address horizontal dimensions and repetitive patterns, any combination of: stepbacks with cornice string course other architectural detail similar to overlay area material meet the requirements of the Historic Core Treatment of Building Cap Building Cap aesthetically distinct fit within the context of the structure and Historic Core overlay color material change sculptured elements any combination physically differentiate and emphasize the termination of the Building Cap Treatments: pediment cornice frieze architrave similar design of distinctive termination Material shall meet the requirements of the Historic Core Old Town Historic Core Overlay Draft Amendments to Design Standards—Architecture and Design BUILDING BASE, MIDDLE, AND CAP www.redmond.gov/history Contact: Kimberly Dietz, 425‐556‐2415, [EMAIL REDACTED] Sarah Stiteler, 425‐556‐2469, [EMAIL REDACTED] Please include your comments: