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3.2 ARCHITECTURAL ELEMENTS The architectural style of a building is comprised of a set of elements and characteristics that make it distinguishable or identifiable. This Design Manual does not require a specific architectural style, but rather encourages the incorporation of different styles that complement each other and provide visual interest. Architectural elements should be incorporated in an intentional manner that provide interest to a building. (A) Primary and accent building materials should visually complement each other in terms of color, texture, and pattern. (B) Additional architectural elements such as bay windows, decorative shingles, varied exterior materials, or other forms of articulation should be included to add visual variety to the street facing facade of a structure. (1) The use of these architectural elements should be consistent with the chosen architectural style of the building. (2) The pattern or repetition of any chosen architectural feature, recess, projection, or break should be regular, intentional, and predictable to appear as a unified whole rather than a combination of unrelated parts. (C) Facades that front primary and secondary streets should be given equal design consideration for architectural elements. (D) Buildings that abut street corners should include architectural elements that highlight and emphasize the corner. This is especially important to apply to prominent intersections or focal points. 20 DESIGN GUIDELINES I JANUARY 31, 2025 DRAFT (E) Simulated exterior finishes, such as artificial stone, should be of high quality that successfully mimics the natural material and is appropriate to the Northeast Ohio climate. (F) Vertical elements, such as columns and pilasters, should not obstruct views from windows and routes from entries. (G) A roof's form, style, pitch, and material should be compatible with the chosen architectural style of the building. FIGURE 7 1 BUILDING FRONTING PRIMARY AND SECONDARY STREETS This building extends architectural design elements to both the primary and secondary facades, ensuring both streets have architectural details.