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Architectural Details… Communicating a Pattern

In order to achieve the desired architectural character and quality for the EAZ, elements in the following architectural sections are intended to provide assistance to those planning to build within the EAZ. The pattern elements that describe architecture provide a visual companion to help interpret and administer applicable zoning regulations. The pattern elements are tools that better clarify through pictures, the contemporary, high-tech design intent adopted by the City of Dublin for the area. It is envisioned that the EAZ will be home to organizations who desire a clearly defined image and deal with research and development and other disciplines related to technology. The general intent of the EAZ Plan and related regulations is that the size and height of buildings combined with geographic proximity to U.S. 33 will determine a general level of detail and complexity that will be required for future development.

The next section entitled Benchmark Buildings shows existing buildings with design expressions that would fit comfortably within the design goals or the EAZ. The section provides a point of reference identifying acceptability by the City of Dublin to reinforce an understanding of expectations that will simplify the approval process for those wanting to build within the EAZ. The consideration of buildings has been divided into four types of buildings:

» » One-story buildings with regular footprints

» » One-story buildings with large footprints

» » Multi-story buildings with regular footprints

» » Multi-story buildings with large footprints

The four categories or typologies are intended to differentiate the general characteristics of different types of users

“In any architecture there is an equity between the pragmatic function and the symbolic function.”