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Purcellville BAR members give mixed feedback on proposed Norbo medical building
Summary
The Purcellville Board of Architectural Review reviewed conceptual designs for a three‑story medical office behind the existing Norbo dental building; members questioned the buildings 45‑foot height, modern look and storefront treatment and asked for context drawings and material details before a formal application.
The Board of Architectural Review in Purcellville held an informal concept review on a proposed medical office project to be sited behind the existing Norbo dental office. Jason Brownell, who said he is "managing the development approval process for the Norbos," introduced the team and said the project has been in review for about three years and is nearing site plan approval.
Architect Kyle Hopkins of Fourscore Architects described the massing and interior dimensions: "So we have about 15 foot floor to floor is what we're proposing," and noted that the proposed section yields "about 45 foot" to the top of the roofline. Hopkins said the design breaks the long façade into two visual volumes with a recessed separator, storefront expression on one side and punched openings on the other.
Board members repeatedly returned to scale and visibility from Main Street. The Chair asked for a site section "from Main Street looking" to show how the lowered grade and adjacent buildings would reduce perceived height. One committee member said the design "feels very large" and requested alternatives that read more traditional; another asked the applicant to provide elevations showing the project at scale with neighboring apartments.
Members also urged applicants to provide a materials palette and details for the cornice and window sills so the BAR can evaluate how shadow lines and masonry detailing will reduce the buildings vertical emphasis. The applicant team said they will refine materials and return with additional context and alternative elevations before filing a formal BAR application.
The BAR did not take a formal vote on the concept review; members concluded the session with guidance to submit further details.
