FRANKLIN HISTORIC DISTRICT DESIGN GUIDELINES 100 Civic Buildings New Civic Buildings buildings. Depending on the architectural style of the civic building, the following elements may be appropriate for design consideration: 1. Pronounced window elements such as lintels, muntins, mullions, etc. 2. A prominent masonry base, such as a dimensional water table, that does not exceed the height of the finished floor 3. Vertically oriented windows 4. Cornice lines with significant depth 5. An entrance with significant presence 6. A tower element or similar treatment Entrances • Design new doors and doorways to be typical of historic civic buildings, including solid-to-void ratio, rhythm and spacing, and scale and intricacy. • Provide casement, trim, and transoms or sidelights similar to those typically seen on historic civic buildings. Windows • Design new windows to be compatible with the size, placement, rhythm, and relationship of solids-to-voids to those of typical historic civic buildings. Avoid using shutters. • Use vertically proportioned windows with traditional spacing patterns and alignment. • Utilize traditional placement of window headers and sills relative to cornices and belt courses. • Avoid using ribbon or curtain windows. Recess window openings on masonry buildings. • Design windows to match the historic materials traditionally found on historic civic buildings. Composite materials that have the appearance of wood are appropriate for windows, stops, jambs, and trim.
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