interim process/progress

Looking at palazzos and earlier architecture in larger cities, for inspiration/precedent, along with the existing Sharp Building revealed the thoughts and reasons behind architecture in the prominent downtown and main street areas. Buildings' form, aesthetic, and function change on each level. Commercial/public street levels were seen and built with a simpler aesthetic and quality. As is the case with the existing building. Simple windows, brick and wood details, along with commercial functions was the expression. On the second level a residential/private language begins to happen. The existing building housed apartments originally on the second and third floors. At the top/third level windows and brick detailing becomes more elaborate and decorative. Brick corbels and victorian detailed windows begin to personalize and individualize this building from its neighboring architecture. 

Thus designing the exterior addition look at the idea of revealing layers stripping all aesthetics on the lower level and adding these dimensional layers on the upper floors until the third floor became totally enclosed. This expression was an iteration intended to express conceptual thoughts, however, functional principles did not really allow for the exposed regions on the second floor and undermined the experience of the outdoor living space. 

These sections and elevations show the initial details, aesthetics, and materials used to make up the addition.