The facade designs were enhanced by the use of architectural sculpture, made of clinker bricks or ceramics.
The material could withstand difficult industrial conditions and permitted the creation of well-balanced and varied facade designs with relatively little effort.
This combination of institutional and commercial tenants is apparent in the building's tripartite facade design.
The resulting visible "dark bands" can disrupt the overall facade design especially if it is fully glass-clad.
In his time facade design began to come under the influence of the modern age, ergonomic console designs were also being developed.
The name of the landmark building dates from the facade design with red clinker bricks.
A well-designed mixed-mode building begins with intelligent facade design to minimize cooling loads.
It is true that there are many historical precedents for emphasizing facade design over space and structure.
The facade design was changed before construction from a poured concrete exposed system to a masonry cladding with recessed balconies.
All but 2 of the 126 visible pipes in Mr. Gehry's unusual facade design are functional, speaking ones.