L A K E P A R K D E S I G N A P P R O A C H M A N U A L 2 0 0 9 Prepared for the Town of Lake Park’s Community Redevelopment Agency By Jose Venegas, Ricardo Lopez, and Steven Fett, Urban Designers, in association with the University of Miami’s “Housing in the City” Stu- dio; Allan Shulman, Professor, and the University of Miami’s Center for Urban and Community Design; Sonia Chao, Director.
T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S L A K E P A R K D E S I G N A P P R O A C H M A N U A L Preface ............... iv Report Summary ............... 1 Architectural Styles ............... 5 Facade Strategies for Free-Standing Buildings ............... 15 Facade Strategies for Strip Retail Centers ............... 25 Recommendations ............... 41 iii
REPORT SUMMARY Cornice roof eaves & Wood rafters Chimney Stacks & Towers Barrel tile, Spanish “S” tile, or fl at concrete tile Wooden Brackets ARCHITECTURAL STYLES Double Hung Windows Cantilevered balcony with awning cover Hip roof over colonnade Stucco Finish Square stucco columns FREESTANDING BUILDINGS Cylindrical Stone col- umns Mixed use building, Worth Avenue, documented by: University of Miami Historic Preservation Studio, 2008 M E D I T E R R A N E A N R E V I V A L General Characteristics Introduction: Characteristics: not have an overhang are usually treated with a molded cornice. STRIP CENTERS The 2008 Design Institute Report mentions the • Roofs of the primary structure can be hipped, • The Mediterranean Revival is typifi ed as or- Town’s desire to develop in the Mediterranean gabled, fl at, or a combination of all three. nate, asymmetrical, and eclectic. Columns, posts, Revival style. Lake Park already has some fi ne Roof slopes are somewhat shallow and are examples of this tradition. Most were built many generally sloped between 3:12 and 6:12. wooden and masonry balustrades, brackets are years ago in a time when the style was fi rst being contributing elements of the style It is not un- common to have multiple levels, multiple interior introduced to the region. It is important to under- • Roofi ng materials consist of barrel tile, Span- RECOMMENDATIONS and exterior spaces, and even multiple buildings. stand the underlying principles of the style to be ish “S” tile, or fl at concrete tile. Building massing tends to be irregular with a va- able to asses any future proposals in an informed manner. • Roof overhangs can vary from being deep to riety of shapes and heights however, the appear- ance of solidity and permanence is critical. having no overhang at all. When deep over- hangs do exist, they are typically supported • Exterior fi nishes are almost exclusively stuc- by sizable wooden brackets. Roofs that do 6
REPORT SUMMARY ARCHITECTURAL STYLES FREESTANDING BUILDINGS Via Parigi, Palm Beach, FL Worth Avenue, Palm Beach, FL co and colored with great richness, variety, • The attached porch is a common element as rear of shops. Offi ce and Residential uses are and multiple methods of application. Brack- are balconies and courtyards. The Loggia, both encouraged in these locations. STRIP CENTERS ets, balconies, arcades, shutters, and other a porch, not attached, but located within the elements are usually wood or iron. Arched volume of the building, is very common and Right: Worth Avenue is the “Main Street” of openings are a prominent characteristic. may even serve as outside circulation be- Palm Beach, Fl. Many of the buildings along it tween rooms. were designed by Addison Mizner, a master of the • Windows and doors are of vertical propor- Mediterranean Revival. The buildings are com- Images: tions with the occasional round, oval or orna- mercial, yet note how the building to the left is mental window. Openings for doors and win- composed of different parts (see following page) RECOMMENDATIONS Left: Via Parigi in Palm Beach along Worth Av- dows are deep and cast deep shadows as well These parts include: A lower story coral stone enue is a secondary retail space in the interior of as give the impression of thickness and solid- arcade, a third story verandah, a taller, set back the block. Rents here are signifi cantly less then ity. Windows do usually have divided lights central mass, and a tower. The construction is along Worth Avenue and could be seen as mod- and are commonly double-hung or casement. simple: Concrete and stucco. The money is saved els for proposed passages along Park Avenue be- Window and door surrounds, when they exist, for the details, which are delicate wood carved tween the street and parking lots located to the are made of stucco or stone. posts and coral stone accents. 7
REPORT SUMMARY ARCHITECTURAL STYLES FREESTANDING BUILDINGS “Kit of Parts” (from Joe Scagna, Calthorpe & Assoc.) Home, Lake Park, FL. Mixed-Use building, Lake Park, FL Left: The Mediterranean Style is always com- Center: This Lake Park residence demonstrates Right: This historic building on Park Avenue STRIP CENTERS posed. Detailing is often Classical in language, the principles exhibited in the diagram. The in downtown Lake Park contains a number of however, it is the composition of the building that building is composed of these parts: A grouping of Mediterranean Revival characteristics: Vertically gives the Mediterranean its individuality. The lower volumes, a two-story upper mass, expres- oriented windows, dual loggias (one has been diagram above demonstrates that the styles is es- sive chimney, an embellished entry, a rear porch, subsequently fi lled in) decorative show rafters, a sentially a kit of parts. These parts can include: decorative masonry work along the parapets as slightly projecting upper mass, arched openings, Towers, a central building mass, a porch (or ar- well as sculpted buttresses near the entrance. and an embellished entrance motif. The down- RECOMMENDATIONS cade) a garden wall, balconies, decorative wood town area of Lake Park could benefi t from the work, iron railings, and expressive chimneys. proliferation of similar structures. The second story of offi ce use (could also be residential) adds height to the building and helps to better spatially defi ne the street. This is also encouraged. 8
REPORT SUMMARY ARCHITECTURAL STYLES (A) FACADE STRATEGIES FOR FREESTANDING BUILDINGS General Characteristics for Facade Redevelopment on Park Ave. FREESTANDING BUILDINGS Free standing commercial buildings are typical- ly identifi ed as buildings erected on a single lot which are not contiguous structurally with any adjacent structures. They represent approximate- ly 25 percent of the building inventory within the study area. The single use retail building on the corner of STRIP CENTERS Park Ave. and 8th Street has been identifi ed as an (B) Simple Building Box example of a free standing building targeted for redevelopment (A). In the following diagrams we will demonstrate the potential evolution of this free standing building in the various archi- tectural styles discussed in earlier sections of this manual. RECOMMENDATIONS It is advisable to begin redevelopment by bring- ing buildings to a basic structural box (B). From this point, a fi rst step in redevelopment can be to add a new awning, which is best complemented with a fresh coat of paint (C). (C) Building Box with Cantilevered Awning 16
REPORT SUMMARY MEDITERRANEAN FACADE RENOVATION: A Mediterranean facade renovation can begin by using the basic structural box as a starting point. Establishing or reconfi guring openings that in- troduce a modular rhythm is recommended. Al- though there is a fi nancial cost associated with this approach, it helps achieve retail continuity ARCHITECTURAL STYLES and it helps to formalize and balance the facade. Decorative parapets provide opportunities for in- Building Shell dividual architectural expression (A). Awnings can provide a fi rst step solution to en- hance the user experience and are characteristic of the Mediterranean Style (B). The awning can be used as a singular intervention for immediate cost FREESTANDING BUILDINGS effective facade redevelopment. The Awning can also be considered a viable option in achieving protection from the sun and rain, adding a unify- ing architectural feature, and providing space for signage and graphics. Awning frames are typi- cally made of aluminum, steel or wood and are (A) Mediterranean Shell covered with linen, canvas or an acrylic fabric. STRIP CENTERS RECOMMENDATIONS (B) Mediterranean Shell with Awnings 17
REPORT SUMMARY ARCHITECTURAL STYLES (C) A more permanent architectural element is the trellis colonnade (C). Like the awning, the trellis also provides some protection from the ele- ments. The colonnade further accentuates the modular rhythm established by coupling openings with column spacing. FREESTANDING BUILDINGS STRIP CENTERS RECOMMENDATIONS (D) A Mediterranean renovation will achieve a harmonious mix of elements characteristic of it’s style (D). The colonnade and loggia provide com- fortable public space for all. A future second fl oor can be added, providing richness and complexity, and allows for offi ces or residential uses. 18
REPORT SUMMARY ARCHITECTURAL STYLES FREESTANDING BUILDINGS STRIP CENTERS RECOMMENDATIONS (D) Added Trellis Colonnade (D) Added Second Story 19 (A) Existing Conditions (B) Rearranged Facade (C) Added Awnings
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