General Principles to be Applied in
Detailing Building Facades

  • Give human scale to the building
  • Use simple geometric patterns to detail
  • Use reveals and brick patterning to detail
  • Enhance what were once the original details of the structure
  • Prevent monotony of large flat uninterrupted elevations through the use of architectural elements described above
  • Use plantings to enhance the parking area and building entrances or remove the eye from unattractive views
  • Consider all building faces and who views them
  • The use of salvaged historic building materials is not recommended

General Principles to be Applied in
Detailing Visible Building Sides

  • Continue facade articulation around the side of the building in the form of vertical pilasters and horizontal detailing.
  • Where possible, incorporate windows or false openings into the design to complement those on the front of the building.
  • Continue facade detailing around side of building in simpler form.
Architectural diagram showing section and plan of structure with brick detailing, stone cap, recessed panel, and column articulation
Architectural elevation diagram showing detailing of building side, wall cap continuation, side windows, and facade articulation using pilasters