Architectural Detail

Architectural detailing can make a substantial contribution to the individuality of a residence and to the sense of quality in the community. Thoughtful and consistent detailing, from the smallest to the largest component, lends integrity to each design. Homeowners and architects are encouraged to consider the following elements as opportunities to add detail:

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• Expressed and structural timber beam work

• Lintels and sills constructed of stone or precast concrete

• Hand-crafted doors

• Recessed window and door openings

• Linear iron work in railings and hardware

• Well proportioned porches with brackets, trellises and arbors

• Thicker, detailed fascias

• One or more chimney stacks with metal chimney caps

• Cantilevered porches, structures, and roofs are encouraged as part of the Colorado Contemporary style

• Vertical Surfaces