Design Narrative 2
cushingterrell.com
February 19, 2021
Re: Retail at Ten Mile Crossing
The Retail building at Ten Mile Crossing is ~ 6,000 SF separated into 4 tenant spaces with a shared patio to the North and primary storefront along the front, western façade. The Retail building at Ten Mile Crossing utilizes a mix of modern and classic finishes seen in the valley, by using primarily EIFS and concrete masonry block with accents of fluted architectural metal cladding and wood-look cladding. In addition to the material and color variation, we have further articulated the façade with the use of varying parapet heights and a shifting of the
building face in multiple locations on all facades. Each entrance is framed with pedestrian-
friendly elements and welcoming landscaping.
Parapet walls are utilized on the roof to shield mechanical equipment from surrounding
properties from all sides, and landscaping aids in screening the drive-thru along the east side of
the building.
Fluted architectural metal cladding is utilized as an accent material on the front and rear façades
of the building, which we believe does not conflict with the requirement in item 5.1I of the
Meridian Architectural standards regarding “prefabricated steel panels.” The material we have
utilized is a thicker gauge, high grade fluted vertical pattern to create shadow lines and texture
in a modern aesthetic along these two façades. Unlike the typical connotation associated with
the term “corrugated metal”, the panels we are utilizing are extremely rigid with clean lines and
none of the wavering metal edges often seen with lesser gauge materials. This material, combined with the wood-look cladding accents within the fenestrations and various textural changes on all four sides of the building come together in a clean, modern aesthetic.