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| SITE PLANNING AND BUILDING LAYOUT
- A large- or medium-sized retail project must be erected as
close as possible to a public thoroughfare. Depending on the circumstances,
its parking lot must be located at the side of or behind the building or
below ground, rather than in the front.
ARCHITECTURE
Architectural expression
- Facades must reflect the function of the building and, at
the same time, harmonize with the characteristics of the surrounding urban
fabric.
- The architectural expression of the building and its detailing,
colours and materials must be coordinated on all of its facades in order
to create a coherent and visually interesting image.
- The lateral and back walls visible from a public thoroughfare
must be given careful consideration and present an architectural character
that blends in with the main facade.
- Bright and intense colours must be used in moderation and
reserved to highlight certain building details.
- The materials used must be chosen so as to ensure continuity
of treatment and the finished appearance of the building.
Openings, entrances and exits
- The main facade of a building must offer a significant proportion
of openings in order to contribute to the liveliness of the street or to
the overall quality of the ensemble.
- The main entrance to each store must face or be visible from
a public thoroughfare. Entrances must be designed and positioned in such a
way as to be immediately recognizable.
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