modernist facade redesign only absolute constraints keep the exact building geometry volumes heights roof shapes and roof materials do not add or remove any elements do not redesign roofs important prohibitions do not add trees plants vegetation green roofs roof gardens planters or landscaping elements do not add skylights terraces pergolas railings or roof details do not use white plaster brick stucco or blank opaque walls facade requirements mandatory facades must be dominated by glass glass curtain wall large vertical glazing use vertical metal panels or fins aluminum or steel as the primary facade articulation strong vertical rhythm depth and shadow left volume 2 storeys clearly readable two floors through facade composition floor to ceiling glazing and vertical mullions right volume 3 storeys clearly readable three floors glass dominated facade with vertical metal elements main entrance fully glazed entrance at the junction of both buildings expressed only through glass and metal style contemporary european public architecture transparent lightweight modern rendering realistic architectural visualization neutral daylight clean minimal context no decorative elements architecture
