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<br />The design of accessory structures must be compatible with the architecture of the home <br />including material and color selections. <br /> <br />Arbors, trellises, gazebos and related shade structures that are open on all sides are considered <br />separately from accessory structures. <br /> <br />Architecture <br /> <br />It is not the intent of these guidelines to dictate specific architectural styles that must be used <br />within the community, but rather to give property owners, their architects or designers a set of <br />guidelines that will make the entire community a more attractive place to live. These guidelines <br />are created to encourage a community of individual outstanding architectural statements that, <br />when viewed together, produce a pleasant living environment. <br /> <br />Architectural designs should be customized for each homesite to maximize the natural features <br />that exist. <br /> <br />Design Philosophy <br /> <br />Good architectural design should incorporate architectural elements that have withstood the test <br />of time, and each architect should strive to design a home that has integrity, simplicity and a <br />sense of proportion. <br /> <br />It is desirable for the homes of Silver Oaks Estates to exhibit the individuality of their owners as <br />well as the characteristics of the selected architectural style. But it is also important that they <br />observe basic design principlcs inherent in good architecture: <br /> <br />. Is the residence located on the site with a minimum disruption to the natural topography <br />and landscape? <br />. Will the various building materials allow a pleasing and harmonious exterior appearance <br />for the residence <br />. Are the colors appropriate and used with restraint? <br />. Is there consistent scale uscd throughout the design of the residence? <br />. Is each element designcd in proportion to the others? <br />. Are the specific features of the architectural style well developed and carefully dctailed? <br />. Have these features been researched to achieve a degree of authenticity? <br />. Have the characteristics of the selected architectural style been expressed on all sides? <br /> <br />The following elements are to be cncouraged: intelligent selection of details related to a well <br />designed floor plan; scnsitivc intcrpretation of styles within constraints of budget and site; <br />consistency of site planning, landscaping and architecture; and logical use of materials. <br />Openings should be properly placed and spaced and have well executed details that are <br />consistent with the architectural style. <br /> <br />8 <br />