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W <br />Article 6: Development Standards <br />Section 6.5: Architectural Design Standards <br />(b) Asymmetric Balance: A dissimilar, yet harmonious composition <br />of numerous similar or complimentary forms. The composition <br />reflects the surrounding area, site conditions, and /or building <br />T <br />1 <br />11~ - - -- `� I--- Ionia 9_3J <br />- -- T <br />s <br />------------ 0 Unified individual elements - entries, windows. roofs, etc. - <br />. provide formal organization <br />------------- 0 Symmetric balance creates organization through equal elements and features <br />------------------ Asymmetric balance creates organization through dissimilar, yet <br />complimentary forms and compositimi <br />0 Cluster organization of buildings creates clearly defined usable outdoor spaces <br />0 Major architectural features provide strong areas of focus <br />Figure 6.5.1.0.4: Unified Design Concept <br />functions. <br />(c) Cluster Organization: Groupings of building elements help to <br />clearly define usable outdoor spaces such as pedestrian plazas <br />or malls and prevents long "barracks - like" rows of structures. <br />(d) Major Architectural Element: Focus around a strong <br />architectural element such as an arcade or major entry. <br />(e) Environmental Response: Base the design on significant views, <br />solar orientation, siting for usable outdoor space, etc. <br />(5) Architectural Scale <br />Architectural scale generally refers to the size of a building relative to the <br />buildings or elements around it. <br />(a) To insure that new buildings do not overpower their neighbors, <br />they must be designed to be compatible with existing <br />neighboring structures as well as their general surroundings. <br />(b) , Architectural elements such as <br />windows and entries must be given emphasis so that they create <br />a complimentary pattern, dividing large buildings into smaller <br />identifiable parts. This aspect of design is referred to as <br />articulation. <br />Art-- ir►tew.�i- +s- tkle- +t�fre - e#- �:�ti�l=:atis t� --��. ;- tft�- �i►�tetr�ve <br />1�eft>Fei -arm# 4e,G W,al-- elamei#s- repeat <br />Orange County, North Carolina - DRAFT Unified Development Ordinance Page 6 -33 <br />