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ORDINANCE NS-2193 or pyramidal shapes. Building mass forms may be composed of ornate historical building styles or a combination thereof. General building form shall be indicative of the functions that take place within. Pedestrian spaces and entrances should be apparent and ceremonial. Internal building structure shall be delineated with clear definition of floors and vertical supports. Large flat unarticulated building faces shall be avoided. window fenestration must be carefully orchestrated to complement the basic masses, provide scale and modulation of building surfaces and to allow perferation of solid shapes. The mass form and orientation of commercial buildings must be sensitive to adjacent residential areas and pedestrian linkages. Building forms may be exaggerated to express a particular style. Special architectural enhancement shall be included at the pedestrian level of all commercial and retail buildings by utilizing added facade articulation and detail variation. Materi&ls. The use of quality materials and detailing on highly visible surfaces will add elegance and maximize the statement of the style of the development. The Main Street Concourse development will embrace innovative uses of contemporary architectural materials. 1. Colored ceramic tiles, glass blocks, stucco, plaster, masonry, stone, and colored wood or high quality metallic trims are acceptable finish materials. 2. Textured and smooth concrete, decorative or textured concrete blocks, or steel and high quality metallic panels are appropriate building materials. 3. Non-reflective glass shall be used at pedestrian level for viewing and window shopping purposes. Reflective glass at upper levels is acceptable, but shall be 19