1031 Annunciation St.

Description: New construction of a 30,000 SF two and three-story townhouse-style hotel on a vacant lot.

Previous ARC Recommendations: 

03/19/24: The ARC voted to defer the application for additional review. The ARC agreed that:

• The proposed townhouse typology is considered appropriate for the site, but the exterior detailing, material palate, fenestration, roof forms, etc. should be further developed.

• There appears to be a slight disconnect between the architectural treatment and expression of the Poeyfarre and Annunciation Street sides, particularly where the building turns the corner, and this area should be further studied and refined:

  • • The Poeyfarre Street side appears more contemporary, and this should be reconsidered so both elevations are more consistent. For example, balconies could be included on this side of the building, or there could be a subtle change of materiality at the corner.

    • Blind walls with false window opening recesses at the corner and at the ends of the building are not as successful as true punched openings with glass windows.

    • The roof form at the corner should be reconsidered so that both sides of the building are more visually connected. The ARC recommended the applicant consider eliminating the pitched roof expression and/or increasing the parapet height slightly to further conceal the roofline. It may be helpful to provide a few roof condition options for the ARC to consider at the next meeting.

    • Overall, the building form, materials, and detailing should relate more to the existing surrounding context, with more of a warehouse identity than a townhouse.

• Due to the proposed roof forms, the location of HVAC and other equipment should be further studied so it can be located where minimally visible from the public right of way. 

• The proposed recessed entry condition can be problematic for security reasons and should be reconsidered or eliminated. A simple metal security gate could be utilized but should be integrated with the overall building aesthetic and detailing.

• Other exterior elements, such as awnings, canopies, signage locations, and lighting should be further studied.

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