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5.3.4.2 Headquarters Visual Zone D2
The Headquarters Visual Zone consists of the Post Headquarters facility and its surrounding open space, parade ground, and approach. This zone was separated from the rest of the administration space due to the hierarchal importance of this area of the installation.
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5.3.4.2.1 Visual Character
5.3.4.2.1.1 Attitude
The existing attitude of the Headquarters Visual Zone is determined by the Post Headquarters facility itself, which is an unassuming, two-story, symmetrical, red brick masonry building. Open space has been preserved directly adjacent to Post Headquarters and any new construction in this area should not visually overwhelm or upstage the Post Headquarters. The attitude of the administrative visual zone should encompass the following ideals:
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5.3.4.2.1.2 Elements
The elements of a structure are the pieces and parts that are composed to create the whole. They set the attitude, style, and visual perception of the facility.
The following is a list of elements that can be found, or should be used, in the Administrative Visual Zone:
- Canopies or overhangs at entries.
- Sun shading devices on southeastern and western facing façades.
5.3.4.2.1.3 Materials
The materials used in this visual zone shall correlate with the Visual Theme that is set for the type of facility in question.
Administration Facility Materials
See Section 8 Building Design, Exterior Materials for the material colors that are to be used in this visual zone.
Material types and colors for new facilities, renovations, and additions should coordinate or match those on adjacent facilities or on the existing facility being worked on. Deviations need to be approved by DPW at the 35% design phase.
Where possible, material selection should be guided by the LEED™ rating system and by the requirements necessary to attain the relevant LEED™ credits. See Appendix D and Appendix E.
5.3.4.2.2 Visual Analysis Map
5.3.4.2.3 Assets
5.3.4.2.3.1 Site Planning
- Nelson Boulevard and Manhart Field focus upon the Post Headquarters.
- The new plaza at the Headquarters entrance is an attractive demonstration of how force protection elements can be incorporated into an appealing design.
5.3.4.2.3.2 Buildings
- Headquarters buildings utilize appropriate materials.
5.3.4.2.3.3 Circulation
- The main parking lot is located behind the facility, screening it from view from the main entrance.
5.3.4.2.3.4 Plant Materials
- There are isolated pockets of mature trees and shrubs in the vicinity of the Headquarters Building.
- Formal open space/parade grounds around the Headquarters Building provide a sense of hierarchy and give the area a feeling of importance.
- Mature evergreen trees along Nelson Boulevard provide a partial entry procession towards the Headquarters.
5.3.4.2.3.5 Site Elements
- Signage style and lettering is consistent.
5.3.4.2.3.6 Force Protection
- Force protection amenities, such as the fence around the Headquarters facility, are appropriately coordinated in color and material with the facility so that it is an enhancement to the area.
5.3.4.2.4 Liabilities
5.3.4.2.4.1 Site Planning
- Parking areas are not properly screened and are dominated by cars.
5.3.4.2.4.2 Buildings
- In some areas, unscreened ground-mounted and roof-mounted mechanical equipment are prominent visual elements.
5.3.4.2.4.3 Circulation
5.3.4.2.4.4 Plant Materials
- Plantings around parking areas do not visually screen cars from view.
5.3.4.2.4.5 Site Elements
- Pedestrian trash receptacles’ design and quantity are out of character with adjacent buildings and are inconsistent among receptacles from one area to another.
- Dumpsters are not properly screened and located in enclosures.
- Overhead utility poles and lines usually are exposed to maximum view along roads and in front of buildings.
5.3.4.2.4.6 Force Protection
5.3.4.2.5 Recommendations
5.3.4.2.5.1 Site Planning
- The existing linear open space and natural drainage way north of Nelson Boulevard are valuable assets and must be maintained and enhanced in the future.
5.3.4.2.5.2 Buildings
- Additions to the Post Headquarters facility must be committed to continuing the existing context of the building.
5.3.4.2.5.3 Circulation
- Parking lots within and adjacent to this zone must be screened by using earth berms and landscaping.
- The functional and visual importance of Nelson Boulevard dictates that the roadway hierarchy be visually represented at its highest level. This must include improved curbs, appropriate pedestrian improvements, complete landscaping treatment, and a comprehensive street lighting system that extends continuously from Gate 1 to Post Headquarters.
5.3.4.2.5.4 Plant Materials
- Landscape screening and other improvements should continue to allow nearby Post Chapel Center to act as a community focal point experience during approach to Post Headquarters. All improvements must be implanted with the visual concentration directed toward the Post Headquarters.
- The existing evergreen street trees along Nelson Boulevard should be maintained and enhanced as a major asset. These trees provide definition to the roadway, visual filtering of the adjacent areas, the beginning of a focus on the headquarters, and provide a distinct “Rocky Mountain” image for this roadway.
- New evergreen trees along the northern edge of Nelson Boulevard and accent plantings within the median are of primary importance.
- Landscape screening should be provided at unattractive views to the south.
5.3.4.2.5.5 Site Elements
- Service yards and dumpsters must be screened from view from any building entry area and all primary roads within this zone. Special care should be exercised to screen dumpsters in the immediate vicinity of the Post Headquarters.
- A “sense of place” and a hierarchy of space is critical, and all structures and site improvements must concentrate on contributing to the overall context and enhance the attitude set forth for this area.
5.3.4.2.5.6 Force Protection
- Force protection setbacks should be considered with all new projects in the area.
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