Shown above is the south façade. What do you see that went right?
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- The building is repeatedly subdivided into sections until human-scale elements are achieved.
- Specifically, the whole is broken into an odd number of sub-masses (5 in this case), which are further broken up into an odd number of bays (3 and 7 in this case).
- The whole is visually balanced (achieved through symmetry).
- The sub-masses and bays are symmetrical.
- Load bearing components align vertically and extend up through the balustrade piers.
- Openings align vertically and extend up through the balusters.
- Aligned horizontal mouldings tie sub-masses together.
- A strong focal point creates focus in the middle sub-mass, and softer focal points create secondary focus in the framing sub-masses.
- Openings are vertical rectangles.
- Correct Corinthian and Ionic proportions and entablatures. Modillions are centered above columns.
- Even number of columns and an odd number of openings.
- Consistent arch shape (all round).
- All sub-masses have a top (in this case a balustrade).
- The lower level is slightly built out and rusticated to ground the building and provide a strong visual foundation.
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