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ATTACHMENT E
peR Memorandum dated November 5, 2001
(addendum to evaluation report)
Electronic version of attachment is not available for review. Document is
available for review at the City Clerk's Office and the Libraries.
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Memorandum
Liz Bar-EI, Associate Planner - City of Santa Monica
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DATE: November 05, 2001
Jan Ostashay, Project Manager
CIV~C AUDITORIUM - EXTERIOR/INTERIOR CHARACTER-DEFINING FEATURES
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As a follow-up to the City Landmarks Evaluation Report (dated September 28, 2001)
prepared by PCR for the City of Santa Monica, we include the following list of exterior and
interior character-defining features for incorporation into the Landmarks application
currently under consideration.
Please keep ih mind that the overall character of the building is identified by looking at its
distinguishing physical aspects. The major contributors to the building's exterior character
are embodied in the general aspects of its setting, shape, roof and roof features, projections,
recesses or voids, openings for windows and doorways, and various exterior materials
utilized.
To understand the character of interior spa<;~s, it is necessary to move through the spaces
of the buildipg one at a time and identify individual rooms or those spaces that are
interconnectea and interrelated. Key spaces may be perceived in the visual qualities of an
interior space and how those spaces relate to the plan of the building, or through the visual
linkage in a sequence of spaces. Those key spaces or features identified can further been
seen as a sedes of primary and secondary. elements. Primary spaces and features are
usually the pll:i.ces in a building that the public uses and sees. Primary spaces and features
are always imlportant to the character of the building and should be preserved. Secondary
spaces and f~atures are generally more utilitarian in appearance and size than primary
spaces and features. Secondary spaces and features tend to be of less importance to the
bu~ld~ng, an~.Im~y accept greater change in the course of work without compromising a
buIldmg s his~onc character.
peR has iden ified those primary and secondary spaces and features, which contribute to
the Civic A ditorium's distinguishing character. The significant character-defining
elements in he following list, include intact materials and finishes; workmanship;
architectural esign and details; overall setting and landscaping; individual spaces, related
spaces and se uences of spaces; and supporting interior features.
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Memorandum
RE: CIVIC AUDITORIUM - EXTERIOR/INTERIOR
CHARACTER-DEFINING FEATURES
EXTERIOR
Primary Features:
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Irregular north and west building footprint;
6\ Smooth, unadorned concrete exterior walls;
· Brise-solei! (brick sun screen) and two-story glass curtainwall;
$ Parabolic pylons and front horizontal metal/ stucco canopy with recessed
lighting;
@ Flyitower and irregular shaped parapet; and
4lI Aluminum framed, glazed double entry doors along primary (north) elevation.
Secondary Features:
Historic viewshed corridor from Main Street (approaching south) to the Civic
Auaitorium;**
Pyamy Date Palms (Phoenix roebelenii) planted at east and west ends of the
primary (north) elevation.
** Note: Historic viewshed corridors refer to the qualities of a geographic area, which is defined by
the horizon, topography, and other natural features that give an area its visual boundary and
context, or by artificial (built) developments, that have become prominent visual components of an
area. The existing, non-historic artificial environment defines most of the existing viewsheds for the
project area. f.........a in Street, approaching south; however, provides a significant historic viewshed
corridor to the ivic Auditorium. There are no other significant viewshed corridors to or from the
project site. ,~;J,
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Primar:r Spaces and Features:
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Memorandum
RE: CIVIC AUDITORIUM - EXTERIORIINTEtlIO.R
CHARAdTER-[)EFININGF'EA TURES
@ Volume and configuration of first an and floor lobby spaces e, height,
feeling, rhythm, circulation pattern) and auditorium entry doors (p lie space);
Wood paneling along south wall of first floor lobby (public space);
Two original lobby staircases (public space);
Volume and configuration of auditorium main hall space (public space);
Adjustable auditorium main hall floor with hydraulic lift mechanism (public
space);
Metal acoustical panels and wall sconces in auditorium (public sp.ace); and
Orchestra pit hydraulic lift mechanism (non-public space).
Set;:ond~ Spaces and Features:
Stag~ area and proscenium opening (non-public space),
Stag~ rigging and historic signage at rear of stage along east wall (non-public
space);
Soundproof sliding pocket doors to comerence room adjacent east elevation
(puUlic space). ;
If 'au have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at 310-451-4488 ext. 348.
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