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Apr 17, 2002 12:00 PM
| Klover Architects 10955 Lowell Suite 700 Overland Park, KS 66210 (t) 913-649-8181 (f) 913-649-1275 henryk@klover.net |
Location: Ft. Wayne, Indiana
Size: 650,000 sq. ft. Category: New Centers Firm: Klover Architects Developer/Owner: RED Development |
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mission of the development team was to create an upscale lifestyle
center in a Mediterranean village style with irregular building
heights, towers, tile roofs and bright wall colors mixed with brick and
stone. The pedestrian areas were separated from vehicular traffic to
allow for a quieter, less hurried environment. The interior walkways
were to be well-landscaped and have varying heights and widths with a
central plaza featuring a year-round fountain for special events that
serves as a gathering place.
The design concept included the creation of a limited pattern of building faades used in random patterns with different colors ranging from olive green to mustard yellow. The shopping center is accentuated by towers and two-story elements which break up the faades and provide a distinctive silhouette. Hard materials such as brick and cast stone were used in areas accessible to the public for their durability, but also to express warmth and quality. Jefferson Pointe is positioned to offer
an alternative to the local traditional mall environment, providing
destination shopping and entertainment to the community. The stylish
center has been a tremendous success both in its acceptance and
financial impact to Fort Wayne and the surrounding communities, but
also for its beauty and aesthetics.
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