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Ground Floor Plan

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The architectural character of the proposal was envisioned to relate to the aesthetic sensibilities of Berlage, with a strong reliance on the stone cladding of two tones, and a major emphasis on wood detailing throughout the exterior and interior.

A grand sky lit public entrance hall becomes the control space from which all other functions of the bank's program are

accessed. A triangular courtyard space becomes a landscaped outdoor room available for use by the banks clients and associates. The triangular tower, with an exterior building core and triangular voids, creates a column free space and memorable monumental features when viewed from the expressway. The spire marks the point in the plan that relates to the Berlage radius grid.

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