| CIRCUIT CITY EXTERIOR CONCEPT STUDIES DESIGN INTENT: >the design of the façade should be evocative, suggesting forms that send two contrasting messages: 1. this is a warehouse/factory type of building 2. but a fun, high tech retail business has moved in > part of the building should read simply as an honest, practical building solution which is rather striking (not bland) > another element of the exterior should provoke a response; communicating an appropriate message about the product and the experience they are likely to have here > create a clear, high impact, and unique impression > create a building façade which is complex and interesting > as stated, the exterior impression should not read as much as a "store" as a "warehouse" > the design of the exterior should be exploited as a powerful marketing tool . |
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