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80 Article 6: Development Standards <br /> Section 6.5:Architectural Design Standards <br /> Figure 6.5.1.C.4:Unified Design Concept <br /> Goa ® ® o® ® lu Nil ® a1 ® ® ®®IABB <br /> Unified individual elements-entries,windows,roofs,etc.- <br /> ,�_.�-'�^, provide formal organization <br /> t Symmetric balance creates organization through equal elements and features <br /> Asymmetric balance creates organization through dissimilar,yet <br /> complimentary forms and composition <br /> 10 Cluster organization of buildings creates clearly defined usable outdoor spaces <br /> Mfr Major architectural features provide strong areas of focus <br /> (c) Cluster Organization: Groupings of building elements help to clearly <br /> define usable outdoor spaces such as pedestrian plazas or malls and <br /> prevents long "barracks-like" rows of structures. <br /> (d) Major Architectural Element: Focus around a strong architectural <br /> element such as an arcade or major entry. <br /> (e) Environmental Response: Base the design on significant views, solar <br /> 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,they must <br /> be designed to be compatible with existing neighboring structures as well <br /> as their general surroundings. - <br /> (b) Architectural elements such as windows and entries must be given <br /> emphasis so that they create a complimentary pattern, dividing large <br /> buildings into smaller identifiable parts. This aspect of design is referred <br /> to as articulation. (See Figure 6.5.1.C.5- Diagram 1) <br /> Figure 6.5.1.0.5:Architectural Scale <br /> Diagram 1 <br /> i <br /> Orange County,North Carolina—Unified Development Ordinance Page 6-25 <br />