important preserve the existing building massing window pattern brick fa ade entry location and overall 1967 architectural composition exactly as shown in the sketch do not add historic architectural features do not add cornices columns pilasters entablatures arches ornament masonry detailing or reconstructed historic elements avoid any faux historic or traditional downtown storefront treatments maintain all existing brick masonry exactly as shown preserve the brick piers recessed vertical window bays window placement parapet profile storefront openings and building proportions replace only the two existing horizontal eifs bands located above the storefront and at the top parapet area the replacement material is a premium architectural metal panel system with subtle faceted geometry the metal panels create a repeating diamond and x pattern across the surface through folded planes and angled facets rather than applied decoration the pattern should be elegant contemporary and refined the surface should feel crafted and architectural rather than graphic or ornamental use a sophisticated green metallic finish inspired by oxidized bronze olive metal and high end contemporary fa ade systems vary tones slightly across facets so the material catches light differently throughout the day install contemporary cylindrical architectural sconces centered between each upper window bay each fixture casts both upward and downward illumination across the brick masonry and metal panel bands the lighting should emphasize the depth of the faceted metal panels creating highlights and shadow lines that reveal the geometric pattern at night reflections and grazing light should make the metal surface appear dynamic and visually rich the architecture should feel like a thoughtful contemporary rehabilitation of a mid century commercial building rather than a historic restoration emphasize material quality lighting texture and craftsmanship rather than ornament photorealistic architectural visualization downtown hamburg main street context early evening blue hour lighting warm architectural accent lighting high end contemporary fa ade rehabilitation historic brick combined with modern metal cladding elegant understated preservation sensitive design that enhances the existing architecture without altering its historic configuration show new window frames as a brass material to indicate a new window grid pattern in the origiinal window size
