Incompatible New Construction

Right: The historic school building (green) sits approximately in the center of the property. As part of the rehabilitation for residential use one large new building (below) was proposed behind the school and two smaller buildings (above) were proposed in front of the school on either side of it. The two smaller buildings in front alter the park-like setting of the historic school building which is important in defining the character of the property. They negatively impact the primary elevation of the historic school building that is highly visible from a main thoroughfare. Drawing: NPS files

Incompatible New Construction

Left: The setting of this historic college campus is a significant aspect of its design. The three main historic structures (left) are grouped around a rectangular court and overlook expansive lawns and playing fields.

Several large new buildings (circled) were constructed as part of the rehabilitation that converted the historic campus into an extended-care retirement community. The form and siting of the new buildings, coupled with their size and massing, overwhelm the principal view of the site, and negatively impact its historic character. Photos: NPS Files

Incompatible New Construction

The playground adjacent to this 1923 recreation center (left + center) is important in defining the character of the site and an integral feature of the complex.

As part of a rehabilitation project, thirteen new townhouses (right) were built on the playground. Because of their size and placement on the site, this new infill construction effectively alters the playground and its historic relationship to the recreation center buildings. Reducing the number of townhouses, together with sensitive siting, would have helped retain an open feeling on the corner of the property and provided a vista to the historic buildings. Photos: NPS Files