Architecture Workshop

Defining Architectural Guidelines/Controls for Palm Coast Municipal Buildings

Bing Liu, B.F.A., M.ArchDesign Architect

CPH Engineers, Sanford, Florida

WORKSHOP OBJECTIVES

• Identify intent and purpose for having architectural/controls on municipal buildings.

• Provide information and equip council to make informed decisions about:

- the kind of architectural controls to consider- visual (color, composition, materials…)- non-visual (material cost, energy consumption…)

- the implications of these controls

GUIDELINE INTENT & PURPOSE

How important is it for municipal buildings to:

A) establish a new or existing civic architectural identity?- retirement/ resort community (Spanish Revival)- regional architectural traditions (Florida Vernacular, Colonial)- existing & projects underway (Eclectic)

B) reflect the vision statement of the local government?“A leadership city with quality of life, access to nature and professional services unsurpassed in NE Florida”

C) control construction/ maintenance costs?

GUIDELINE INTENT & PURPOSE

How important is it for municipal buildings to:

A) establish a new or existing civic architectural identity?- retirement/ resort community (Spanish Revival)- regional architectural traditions (Florida Vernacular, Colonial)- existing & projects underway (Eclectic)

B) reflect the vision statement of the local government?“A leadership city with quality of life, access to nature and professional services unsurpassed in NE Florida”

C) control construction/ maintenance costs?

Retirement & Resort Community

- architectural traditions in retirement & resort developments that pre-date Disney (BD) and continue today (AD)

- Spanish Revival, ie) Palm Beach Estate, Addison Mizner (1873-1933)

- formerly Forrest Lake Hotel, Sanford. 1925- architect: Elton Moughton

- St. Augustine

- Local examples

- Adopting a style already prevalent in the community presents the challenge of differentiating civic buildings from private establishments

Waterside, Palm Coast

GUIDELINE INTENT & PURPOSE

How important is it for municipal buildings to:

A) establish a new or existing civic architectural identity?- retirement/ resort community (Spanish Revival)- regional architectural traditions (Florida Vernacular, Colonial)- existing & projects underway (Eclectic)

B) reflect the vision statement of the local government?“A leadership city with quality of life, access to nature and professional services unsurpassed in NE Florida”

C) control construction/ maintenance costs?

Regional Architectural Traditions

- Florida Vernacular, Residential, - columns, elevated/covered porches, Victorian elements, symmetry, metal roof

- Local example Shoppes at Grand Haven, Palm Coast (60,000s.f.)

- Winter Garden example of modern adaptation of Florida Vernacular metal roof, symmetry, divided lites, tall narrow windows

- Florida Vernacular, Commercialflat roofs w/ accented parapets, covered sidewalks, decorative brickwork

- Florida Vernacular, Commercial - Sanfordflat roofs w/ accented parapets, covered sidewalks, decorative brickwork, common to most older Florida communities

-Florida Vernacular, Colonial Revivalsgable roofs, symmetry, central heavily accented entry w/ columns-shingle roofs, siding and/ or brick walls- (mix of Victorian & Neoclassical)

Florida Vernacular, Colonial Revivals- local example

Florida Vernacular, Colonial Revivals- Cypress Lakes PUD, Palm Coast

GUIDELINE INTENT & PURPOSE

How important is it for municipal buildings to:

A) establish a new or existing civic architectural identity?- retirement/ resort community (Spanish Revival)- regional architectural traditions (Florida Vernacular, Colonial)- existing projects & projects underway (Eclectic)

B) reflect the vision statement of the local government?“A leadership city with quality of life, access to nature and professional services unsurpassed in NE Florida”

C) control construction/ maintenance costs?

Existing Projects & Projects Underway

- Palm Coast Town Center Architectural Guidelines“Facades shall provide variety to break the visual monotony by incorporating columns, planters, arches, raised bands, awnings, changes in color and texture.”

- Eclectic, mixtures of architectural styles – range from playful and formal

-Palm Coast Town Center Architectural Guidelines

“Facades shall provide various elements such as public entrances, arcades, secondary roofs, awnings, display windows, raised bands, cornices, changes in color, texture, etc.”

--Eclectic approaches provide the most flexibility-- guidelines that give direction without preventing creativity & innovation-- address different physical building requirements

GUIDELINE INTENT & PURPOSE

How important is it for municipal buildings to:

A) establish a new or existing civic architectural identity?- retirement/ resort community (Spanish Revival)- regional architectural traditions (Florida Vernacular, Colonial)- existing & projects underway (Eclectic)

B) reflect the vision statement of the local government?“A leadership city with quality of life, access to nature and professional services unsurpassed in NE Florida”

C) control construction/ maintenance costs?

“A leadership city with quality of life, access to nature and professional services unsurpassed in NE Florida”

- quality of life – interior environment, reducing use of materials with chemical off-gasing

- access to nature – environmental considerations in design choices, green building design, energy efficiency, water conservation, LEED standards

- professional services – balancing economics with design choices, choosing guidelines that do not impose unreasonable financial obstacles to economic development

-GAP Headquarters, L.A California-William McDonough, 1997

GUIDELINE INTENT & PURPOSE

How important is it for municipal buildings to:

A) establish a new or existing civic architectural identity?- retirement/ resort community (Spanish Revival)- regional architectural traditions (Florida Vernacular, Colonial)- existing & projects underway (Eclectic)

B) reflect the vision statement of the local government?“A leadership city with quality of life, access to nature and professional services unsurpassed in NE Florida”

C) control construction/ maintenance costs?- controls for interior finishes, electrical, hvac, plumbing etc…- consultation with city maintenance- life-cycle costing, LEED

SUMMARY

How important is it for municipal buildings to:

A) establish a new or existing civic architectural identity?- retirement/ resort community (Spanish Revival)- regional architectural traditions (Florida Vernacular, Colonial)- existing & projects underway (Eclectic)

B) reflect the vision statement of the local government?- ways architectural controls can contribute to quality of life and access to nature without inhibiting economic development

C) control construction/ maintenance costs?- opportunities to address invisible aspects of architecture

SUMMARY

How important is it for municipal buildings to:

A) establish a new or existing civic architectural identity?- retirement/ resort community (Spanish Revival)- regional architectural traditions (Florida Vernacular, Colonial)- existing & projects underway (Eclectic)

B) reflect the vision statement of the local government?- ways architectural controls can contribute to quality of life and access to nature without inhibiting economic development

C) control construction/ maintenance costs?- opportunities to address invisible aspects of architecture

SUMMARY

How important is it for municipal buildings to:

A) establish a new or existing civic architectural identity?- retirement/ resort community (Spanish Revival)- regional architectural traditions (Florida Vernacular, Colonial)- existing & projects underway (Eclectic)

B) reflect the vision statement of the local government?- ways architectural controls can contribute to quality of life and access to nature without inhibiting economic development

C) control construction/ maintenance costs?- opportunities to address invisible aspects of architecture

SUMMARY

How important is it for municipal buildings to:

A) establish a new or existing civic architectural identity?- retirement/ resort community (Spanish Revival)- regional architectural traditions (Florida Vernacular, Colonial)- existing & projects underway (Eclectic)

B) reflect the vision statement of the local government?- ways architectural controls can contribute to quality of life and access to nature without inhibiting economic development

C) control construction/ maintenance costs?- opportunities to address invisible aspects of architecture

SUMMARY

How important is it for municipal buildings to:

A) establish a new or existing civic architectural identity?- retirement/ resort community (Spanish Revival)- regional architectural traditions (Florida Vernacular, Colonial)- existing & projects underway (Eclectic)

B) reflect the vision statement of the local government?- ways architectural controls can contribute to quality of life and access to nature without inhibiting economic development

C) control construction/ maintenance costs?- opportunities to address invisible aspects of architecture

SUMMARY

How important is it for municipal buildings to:

A) establish a new or existing civic architectural identity?- retirement/ resort community (Spanish Revival)- regional architectural traditions (Florida Vernacular, Colonial)- existing & projects underway (Eclectic)

B) reflect the vision statement of the local government?- ways architectural controls can contribute to quality of life and access to nature without inhibiting economic development

C) control construction/ maintenance costs?- opportunities to address invisible aspects of architecture

Thank you.