How NOT to add to a historic building

5/9/2022

Here is a prime example of government waste, and off-base policy proposed at the Capitol site.

Take a look at these images of the proposed Capitol Annex replacement buildings. Much larger, with a glass exterior, overpowering the historic 1860's Capitol, and diminishing the view of the architectural front - all approaches that the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties states are NOT RECOMMENDED.

A commitment to follow The Standards was made in the project's Environmental Impact Report. Judge for yourself how well the Joint Rules Committee is following the Standards.

Proposed redesign of the Capitol Annex, Don't Do This, Ray Riehle for Assembly 2022

Proposed redesign of Capitol Annex 2, Riehle for Assembly 2022, Don't Do This

Proposed Capitol Annex, Don't Do This, Riehle for Assembly 2022

THE SECRETARY OF THE INTERIOR'S STANDARDS FOR THE TREATMENT OF HISTORICAL PROPERTIES

NEW EXTERIOR ADDITIONS TO HISTORIC BUILDINGS AND RELATED NEW CONSTRUCTION

These are "NOT RECOMMENDED"

Expanding the size of the historic building by constructing a new addition when requirements for the new use could be met by altering non-character-defining interior spaces.
Constructing a new addition on or adjacent to a primary elevation of the building which negatively impacts the building's historic character.
Attaching a new addition in a manner that obscures, damages, or destroys character-defining features of the historic building.
Adding a new building to a historic site or property when the project requirements could be accommodated within the existing structure or structures.
Placing new construction too close to the historic building so that it negatively impacts the building's character, the site, or setting.
Constructing a new addition that is large as or larger than the historic building, which visually overwhelms it (i.e.; results in the diminution of loss of its historic character).
Adding new construction that results in the diminution or loss of the historic character of the building, including its design, materials, location, or setting.
Constructing a new building on a historic property or on an adjacent site that is much larger than the historic building.

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