Architectural
Image & Character
Building Types Group 2

Lodges are facilities that provide short-term housing for families, guests, and other civilians. The design will create a welcoming appearance and highlight Tyndall AFB's unique coastal setting. Pedestrian movement among buildings are facilitated through the design of the built environment and its relationship to the site and other exterior features.

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1. Massing & Articulation

Simple forms appropriate to the repetitive nature of the use are appropriate. The massing is articulated in response to the building program and be able to accommodate generous daylighting of the interior where appropriate. Entrances will have a welcoming and clear point of entry. Entries and areas used for gathering are emphasized by their form. A higher degree of articulation is focused at the primary entrance; other gathering areas with simpler detailing should be used to create a visual interest along the length of the building and overall pedestrian-scaled appearance.

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2. Roof Style

Sloped standing-seam metal roofing is preferred for most of the roof area. Use overhangs to protect window openings as much as practical. Create covered gathering areas at the main entrance. Use multiple roof areas in response to program but avoid conflicting or overly complex roof forms and a cluttered appearance. Curved roofs may be used to highlight architectural features, such as the entrance.

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3. Primary Entrances

Provide a covered entrance to accommodate groups of 20 to 30 people, including sitting areas. Provide large glazed areas to designate the entrance and a moderate level of finishes on the exterior. Open-sided (versus recessed) covered entrances are preferred. Integrate the primary entrance canopy with an additional architectural canopy that can become a connection point to other master plan circulation components.

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4. Shading Devices

Use vertically proportioned punched window openings with aluminum windows. Storefront and/or curtain wall may be used to designate entrances, gathering areas, or vertical circulation. Use of linear or other shapes as design elements is permissible in moderation.

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5. Secondary Entrances

Provide a covered entrance to accommodate groups of three to four people, using building mass differentiation and glazing to identify the entrance. Provide coverage to protect openings for utility entrances.

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6. Fenestration

Use vertically proportioned punched window openings with aluminum windows. Storefront and/or curtain wall may be used to designate entrances, gathering areas, or vertical circulation. Linear or other shapes used as design elements is permissible in moderation.

Elevations: Lodge

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1. Roofs to shed water quickly, add interest and articulation of building form, unify building composition, and create overhang shading 

2. Use of vertically proportioned punched window openings, storefront, and curtainwall to create rhythm, scale, and shadowing

3. Articulation of the façade will use color and materials to create visual interest and reduce the scale of long building masses

4. Primary entry components and entrances are highlighted to designate their function and location

5. Integrated shading devices and canopies for strong architectural character and presence