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Section H: Building Type Character and Quality Residential A wide range of flats from studios to multi-bedroom and penthouses will be located in the buildings that make up the Wharf's End District. These buildings will be a dominant element in creating the character of this neighborhood. A rich palette of forms, materials, detail and decor will work toward developing the neighborhood's timeless and comfortable character. Key design components include: • Ground floor of the residential flat buildings should convey the District's character as a comfortable and inviting place to live. Design details, lighting, a canopy, and decorative elements should emphasize the entries, provide visual interest, and create a strong relationship between the ground floor and the street. • Ground floor windows along pedestrian corridors shall balance visibility from residences with privacy. Windows must be articulated with trim or masonry frame borders and sills. • Individual buildings must provide some elements of uniqueness from neighboring buildings to add to the diversity of the street. Ground floor design is also encouraged to include bays, overhangs, art, and other focus of articulation as necessary. • Residential buildings with stacked flats should be well designed with repeating window patterns, a change in colors and materials, and provision of upper story balconies, dormers, or bay windows on all street and major courtyard elevations. A change in the building plane may also be considered to reduce bulk on large buildings. • Proportions and patterns of windows should be organized to create a strong rhythm and balance to the exterior elevations. Upper floors should use large or bay windows to maximize views. • Top floors should express a change of character through increased glazing area, larger decks, stepping back, or possibly a change of material, patter color or form. Roofline treatments should have a distinct visual termination. Exposed pitched roofs should include prominent eaves. If not pitched,they shall be stepped and terraced. • In the Wharf's End district, details may be more decorative and evoke a more historic, traditional, or varied character than in other districts. They should add to the timeless and comforting quality conceived for the neighborhood. • Exterior Materials — Residential exterior materials will help convey the unique neighborhood identity of the district by being high quality and visually interesting. Masonry, stone metal or concrete may be considered as acceptable finishes or cladding. Well treated wood and a limited use of steel may also be acceptable. Townhouses 2014 Waterfront Place Central Supplemental Design Guidelines - 110-