FACADE ARTICULATION The facades and enclosure of a building establish the architectural experience of Cummings Research Park. Each building should consider its architectural stance within the park as well as potential performance measures that could be incorporated.
DELINEATION OF LEVELS
SHIFTS IN MASSING & SCALE
Building articulation is a critical component of the architectural experience, especially for a pedestrian at the street level. The area between the first and second stories along all street frontages should include architectural detailing such as, but not limited to, variations in materials or horizontal expression line, to visually delineate the first and second stories. To achieve this articulation, changes in materials and shifts in the vertical plane (like a projection or recession of the upper floors from the ground floor build-to line) should be considered as part of a building’s design.
FACADE & MASSING ARTICULATION
DETAILING & MATERIALS Façade details and materials are an opportunity to explore and develop a unique architectural expression for a building. The approach to a building’s façade should be inspiring, as the enclosure of each building helps give the overall district its identity. Considerations such as performance and environmental impact should be taken into account when choosing materials and design details.
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VARIATIONS IN MASS & TRANSPARENCY