EXTERIOR ARCHITECTURE The Porte Cocher e is an ar chitecturally unique or signifcant visual element and is harmonious with the building ar chitectur e The columns should have ar chitecturally signifcant detailing for example wellscaled corbels bases capitals andor decorative outdoor drapery panels ar e r equir ed pO r TE C OC h E r E Pavers stamped concr ete or similar quality materials appr opriate in scale ar e found under the Porte Cocher e and at building entrances p a VE r S a w N i N g 3 Wher e A wnings ar e r equir ed they must be high quality and must coor dinate with the building All guest entrances must be cover ed by a coor dinating highquality awning or overhang subject to design appr oval The scale and ar chitectural elements of the A wning or overhang to be in pr oportion to and in keeping with the design of the building The Porte Cochere offer a great opportunity to introduce a signature element The A wning design can liven up the end of the building that often lacks character Quality contrasting materials like pavers or stamped concrete setoff the Porte Cochere from the rest of the paved areas