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some of the elements contributing to character are <br />mass generally mass is the overall three <br />dimensional form of the structure. <br />it results from the plan form and height. <br />the plan may be square, rectangular, " <br />circular, el, T or one of many other <br />combinations of basic shapes. the <br />height to the lower part of the roof <br />line is the sum of the full stories <br />and half stories above the ground. <br />frequently mass character is altered . <br />by the addition of wings to the front, <br />rear, etc. symmetrically or assym- <br />metrically. . <br />walls.' primary influence on character by <br />exterior walls is derived from the <br />material and how it is assembled. <br />wood and masonry are the prime <br />materials in the district. each mate- <br />rial in turn should be classified by <br />its method of assembly -=wood as to' <br />vertical boards, horizontal boards., <br />shingles, etc. and then the size of <br />the pieces and how installed such <br />as 10" board and:.batten. masonry -- <br />likewise; identify the material, (brick, <br />stone, etc.) then the size of the unit <br />(10"'boulders, etc.) and then how <br />assembled. <br />;.,elaboration of the wall for expressive <br />intent is another element,of character. <br />:chis„includes piens, arcades, corbelling, <br />chimneys, quoins, recessed panels. - <br />