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No advantage is taken architecturally of the highly visible corner on which the building will stand the <br />very important corner intersection of TIB and S. 144th Street. This issue is discussed in Sections 1.c, <br />above. <br />Design Criterion a2: This criterion addresses continuity of architectural style. While the architectural <br />style of the Library is much more boldly contemporary than the proposed adjacent residential <br />structure and community /cafe building, as the Library building is to serve as a community icon, this is <br />not viewed as a contradiction of the intent of this Criterion. The building masonry and other materials <br />have been selected to be complementary and compatible in color. <br />b. Architectural Relationships <br />The proposed Library is to be a symbol of pride in the community and to serve as a civic focus upon <br />literature and education. As such the building is meant to stand out from its adjacent building <br />context, and to support the development of a new architectural context in the TIB area. The design <br />of the building makes an appropriately bold architectural statement, however, the weak entry <br />together with the lack a strong presence at the intersection of TIB and S. 144th Street weakens the <br />iconic potential of the building. Compensation for these features is listed above. <br />c. Building Elements, Details, and Materials <br />Design elements, scale and detailing strongly relate to the overall form and massing of the building <br />and are appropriate to its architectural character. The building measures 128 feet along TIB and 78 <br />feet along S. 144th Street. <br />As proposed, the Library utilizes durable materials that contribute to the overall appearance, ease of <br />maintenance, and longevity of the building. The public commented that the proposed grey brick is too <br />oppressive for this climate. The multi -toned grey brick is used acts as a foil for the vivid jewel tone <br />of the glass mullions, window box and window treatment on the north facade. The walls on both the <br />north and south facades will also be backdrop for the landscape design and significant plantings. <br />There is also an harmonious balance of materials around the building's walls. <br />Criterion c.1 "provide distinctive building corners at street intersections through the use of special <br />architectural elements, detailing and pedestrian- oriented features," is discussed above. <br />Exterior lighting design and placement is well integrated with the architectural design and materials. <br />Much use is made of landscape lighting to provide safe evening and night time access as well as to <br />highlight various planting materials. The tall windows on the west side will illuminate the stained fir <br />soffits around the underside of the roof. See page 5, Attachment A. <br />d. Pedestrian - Oriented Features <br />With the intent to make walking to and among buildings along TIB a positive experience, the Design <br />Manual requires "pedestrian- friendly facades" facing public streets and entry facades that face <br />parking areas to feature one or more of the following characteristics: transparent window area along <br />at least half the length of the ground floor facade; sculptural, mosaic or bas - relief artwork; <br />Pedestrian - Oriented space;" or "other measures that meet the intent of the criteria as approved in <br />L13 -017 — Tukwila Library Page 1 12 <br />