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“Architectural Character: Identifying the Visual Aspects of Historic Buildings as an Aid to Preserving Their Character.”
Submitted by Shaun Eyring on Wed, 2010-03-03 14:03
Author:
Nelson, Lee H.
Year:
1988
Publisher:
U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service
Publication Location:
Washington, D.C.
Periodical Information:
Preservation Briefs 17.
The purpose of this Brief is to help the owner or the architect identify those features or elements that give the building its visual character and that should be taken into account in order to preserve them to the maximum extent possible. See publication
Reading List Category:
Principles, Standards, & Guidelines
Related Principle:
Preliminary Design Principles
Six design principles emerged from the rich and varied discussion that took place last year during Designing The Parks Part II at Cavallo Point. They are:
Park planning and design must demonstrate:
• Reverence for place;
• Engagement of all people;
• Expansion beyond traditional boundaries;
• Sustainability;
• Informed decision-making;
• An integrated research, planning, design, and review process.
