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Architecture OVERVIEW Historical Influence Intent: • interpretation of styles within The architectural styles selected for the ' The Intent of these architectural constraints of site planning, Mountain House project take their influ- guidelines is to provide district design landscape design and architec- ence from the turn of the 201 Century from criteria and guidance for the devel- ture. approximately 1890 to 1940.The selected opment of commercial, office and palate of styles Include most of the popu- Industrial facilities for the community 3) The following conditions are to be lar architectural expressions from this pe- of Mountain House. avoided in concept design: riod that were used for commercial, • Harsh contrasts of materials industrial and office buildings of the time. • These guidelines have been estab- and/or colors Historic communities that were used for lished to require a high level of qual reference Include Berkeley, Emeryville, lty, and to enhance the community's ' Inappropriate use of scale Folsom, Sacramento, San Francisco, and overall value. • Poor selection and execution of Pasadena. The styles Include what Is re- details ferred to as 'neo-classicism' which In- • This document proposes adherence • Extreme interpretations of char- cludes variations of classic Roman, and to select architectural styles In keep- acteristics for a style's authen- Greek architectural forms; Eclectic 'Prat- Ing with the community and architec- ticity rie' made famous by Frank Lloyd Wright, tura)content. and Eclectic 'Craftsman'. Architectural Use Districts • The goal Is to promote both visual These styles evoke a more decorative, compatibility and variety utilizing his- For inspiration, organization and concepts, celebratory palette of architectural state- torical Influences combined with each area of Mountain House has been ments used to inspire residents, employ- modern technology and architectural identified as one of five 'District' types, ees and business leaders of the past, and Innovation. consisting of the following: are used in Mountain House for the same 1) Town Center District reason, as well as to ensure that Mountain General Criteria: House celebrates the beautiful rustic char- I) The principal design criteria shall as- 2) Village Commercial District acter of the Altamont Hills and the rural, sist in the design, processing, and pastoral nature of the Western edge of the implementation for a high level of 3) neighborhood Commercial District San Joaquin Valley, design direction and quality. 4) Professional Office District 2) The following Items shall be required as parameters for concept designs: 5) Business Park and Industrial Districts • Selection and use of details, ma- terials and colors that compli- ment the specific building type. Chapter Four 3