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61 Creating Architectural Identity

11. CREATING ARCHITECTURAL

IDENTITY

Establishing a definable “place” is an important element of planning and marketing efforts for the Economic Advancement Zone. The application of architecture should be used to create a unique identity that will set this portion of the Central Ohio Innovation Corridor apart from all other areas of Dublin. The plan’s intent is to encourage a style of architecture that will visually emphasize or evoke the qualities of innovation, technology and progress as a key focus for the area.

To achieve a larger vision for the area, construction within the EAZ should focus on the implementation of contemporary style. At all levels of architectural complexity, from premium office architecture to manufacturing facilities, elements of a common style can be used to varying degrees to ensure a cohesive “feel.” As part of the focus toward technology, progress, change and innovation, the following key elements should be considered and are strongly encouraged in all designs:

» » Emphasizing the use of glass,

architectural metal, cut stone, wood and brick as materials;

» » Avoiding the use of limestone in more traditional applications to avoid historic appearances or coordination with other areas of the city;

» » Designing buildings with varying shapes and forms;

» » Integrating geometric shapes and the use of planes;

» » Incorporating non-rectangular shapes that distort the structure and create jutting elements for additional space;

» » Using angles and pitches to evoke movement and juxtaposition;

» » Integrating organic design with curves to characterize flow and movement; and

» » Emphasizing natural light and sustainable building techniques that may better visually or physically connect indoor and outdoor spaces.