ARCHITECTURE
Functional and economical planning
tends to result in a characteristic
form for a club building. This is
a broad plan, s o m e t i m e s approach-
i n g a square.
This form of plan is
only possible in conjunction with
mechanical ventiIation or air
conditioning.
By reducing extent
o f p e r i m e t e r , s u c h plans also reduce
t h e heating and cooling loads.
This
is particularly true of the large
single story club. (1)
6-2.6.2 Design Expression.
T h e choice of design expression is
a matter of taste and economics.
I n general, t h e r e is an appropriate
e x p r e s s i o n for every economic level.
If the installation has a strong
a n d attractive design image, or a
consistent use of a particular
building material, then this should
b e respected.
Good manners in
d e s i g n wear well.
I t is better to use an inexpensive
material consistently welI than to
m i x expensive and inexpensive
materials badly.
A well-designed
s t u c c o exterior wiII be more
attractive
than a combination of
marble and a l u m i n u m shingles.
Buildings
last a long time. If
d e s i g n f o l l o w s current trends too
c l o s e l y , it
m a y look foolish
n ten
years.
Exteriors are more perman-
e n t than interiors and new design
should recognize this.
Exterior
m a t e r i a l s should be chosen that
w e a t h e r welI and age gracefully.
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