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AWNINGS <br /> <br />Cloth awnings add color and shade to a building's facade as well as provide an <br />area for signage. There are several awning shapes that would work well on <br />various buildings. <br /> <br />A slanted awning looks attractive on most buildings, especially with signage <br />painted on the awning,s flap. When an awning is the main signage for s store, <br />the flap should be a minimum of 12" wide with 8" letters so that the letters <br />can be easily read from across the street. The end panels of angled awnings <br />can also be used for signage if adjacent buildings do not have awnings obstruct- <br />ing them. <br /> <br />Box awnings are used in buildings that do not require shade but need color ~nd <br />form. They should be in a solid color and may have lettering on them. The <br />lettering should be close to the lower edge. <br /> <br />A curved awning makes a strong architectural statement by giving an interesting <br />form to a plain building. This shape is especially attractive in white or <br />light colors in a translucent fabric. <br /> <br />The colors of all awnings should complement the building color. When a build- <br />ing contains more than one store, each should have a different awning color <br />for individual identification of that store, but all the awnings should relate <br />to one another. If striped awnings are desired, there should only be two <br />colors per awning. Patterned awnings are not appropriate. <br /> <br />Lighting can be used to create interesting effects on awnings for nighttime <br />drama. <br /> <br />Metal and glossy vinyl awnings are to be discouraged. <br /> <br />- 41 - <br /> <br /> <br />