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composition of windows and doors or other elements. It may be evident in the approachtaken to detailing. There is plenty of scope for reinterpreting historic form and detail in away that is clearly rooted in the past but of today.5.1.4 Sometimes a design solution derived from something traditional can, in the handsof an experienced and skilful architect, be transformed into something exceptional, yettraditional at the same time.Reproduction5.1.5 ‘Reproduction’ or ‘pastiche’ reproduces the architectural styles, language,proportion and detailing of the past – usually from the 18th and 19th centuries. Modernday building economics and restricted budgets often prohibit the level of refinement indetailing and craftsmanship that were part and parcel of the rich architectural quality ofthe historic originals. The ‘pastiche’ or ‘reproduction’ end product is, more often than not,a pale imitation of its predecessors, and frequently built in materials and/or a standard ofworkmanship that does not compare. Such an approach can lack authenticity.5.1.6 A faithful reproduction of historic styles requires a very high degree of architecturalknowledge of and expertise in the architectural theories and detailing of past historicarchitectural styles on the part of the practitioner.Innovative contemporary approach5.1.7 Contemporary architecture may come in a shape and/or in new materials andother elements that no one has ever seen before – it will then be something that innovates.Within the Conservation Area the challenge is to do this whilst preserving or enhancing thecharacter or appearance of the area.Blending in5.1.8 Blending into an existing historic context does not mean that new buildings,extensions to old ones or other elements within the public realm should copy the existinghistoric architectural styles. For any new element to blend into the Conservation Area andits setting it should have several qualities:• respect for its context• appropriate siting• appropriate height and massing• compatible scale• good proportion overall and also in its elements and details• a well composed arrangement and rhythm of elements (for example windows anddoors)• choice of materials and colours should complement the surrounding context• meet the policies set out in PPS6 and the guidance contained within this document.46
5.2 Design quality5.2.1 The quality of the environment within the Clarendon Street Conservation Areareflects the attitudes of the collective community that creates and uses it. If the city is tomaintain its uniqueness, it will be essential to avoid the undesirable modern trend towardsvisual uniformity/conformity.Diversity and richness5.2.2 Regulation and prescription do not achieve good design and often stifle the veryquality, creativity and innovation needed. This Guide seeks to encourage the evolution of acontext from which better design and conservation can emerge. Good design requires wellfunctioning buildings (and public spaces) that meet the needs of their users. Durable, longlasting materials, high-quality workmanship and responsible environmental systems arealso essential. These contribute to the longevity of a building and its sustainability. Greatlooking buildings and spaces that are well used and last longest represent best value formoney.28. Culturlann, Great James’ Street47
Page 5 and 6: Contents1 Status of the Design Guid
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Page 17 and 18: 3.4.7 Unfortunately, the passage of
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Page 57 and 58: Appendix 1Fig 4. Clarendon Street C
Page 59 and 60: Appendix 3AcknowledgementsThe Plann
Page 61 and 62: Appendix 4Schedule of Listed Buildi
Page 63 and 64: HB01/21/025BANK OF IRELAND15 STRAND
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