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Wednesday, July 29, 2009

reDESIGN - Case Study #1

Part of my job as Urban Designer invloves reviewing the design of houses in the Coastal Zone. Our jurisdiction does not have a Design Review Board. I am an in-house design reviewer. Often, I will take the drawing submitted and make minor revisions which I think helps the design and better fits in the neighborhood.

I offer the suggested revisions for discussion with the designer and the owner. Being a full-time staff member, I am available for meeting with the project planners, the designers and architects and the general public.

The following is one example.

AS SUBMITTED BY
THE DESIGNER ...


AS SUGGESTED BY
THE URBAN DESIGNER ....


WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN THE TWO ? ... look carefully -

A flat roof is atypical of the neighborhood and only increases the appearance of greater height. The arches over the window and door are now similar. Two simple revisions give the design some unity.
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