exterior shot exterior shot blend two architectural images use the first for its formal qualities overall massing spatial organization and the second for its facade expression materials and detailing the result should represent a 7 story 88 6 height multiple family building and retail business mixed use project located at 3614 mount diablo lafayette ca retail business use 7 007 square feet of retail area plus open parking landscaping and site improvements parking will be at grade level plus two levels podium parking the two levels podium can be seen across both front block and back block of apartments it will define the entrance using warm beige limestone texture all across both blocks to define hierarchy there will be roof top rosemary garden all across a gray smooth concrete band that will go across the front block of apartments bronze tinted glass and antique bronze window frames emphasize a strong connection to the landscape maximizing views and integration with the street view the final design should feel both grounded and exclusive balancing modernity with contextual sensitivity
