PERSPECTIVE FROM CORNER The new Borders Books is historic in spirit to meet the strict design criteria of San Diego's Gaslamp District while utilizing contemporary detailing to acknowledge its modernity. Brick veneer, a copper patinaed storefront, and precast concrete panels enliven the elevations.
BORDERS BOOKSTORE
		PARAPET DETAIL The stepped parapet and alternating brick textures and patterns, capture some of the architectural excitement of the Gaslamp Quarter.
		AWNINGS AT PIERS Perforated metal awnings provide shade, contrast in material and form, and opportunities for signage.
		PRECAST BASE DETAIL The patterning of the precast panels on the piers and storefront bays provide visual interest at the pedestrian level. Their composition contributes to a sense of human scale.
		TYPICAL BAY LOOKING UP A dramatic view of a storefront bay illustrates the sheltering effect of the canopies. The lightness in their material and form contrasts with the masonry to soften the facade. The thin, elegant, and  arcing framing slides cleanly past the storefront bay, while it is being pinned between the large masonry piers.
		TYPICAL BAY ELEVATION This partial elevation reveals the variety of textures and materials of a typical bay - precast panels, brick, concrete masonry block, perforated metal awnings, and copper patinaed storefront. Taken together these bays provide a subtle modulation of form, color and shade.