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January, 2008 EntireCriteriaManual January, 2009 Fullupdate

April,2009 Fullrevisedupdate

July,2009 Updatetocurrentlayout

August,2009 Correctiontodate

February,2010 RevisedRollingGrilleGuidelines– removedtheword“six”toreflectthe increaseinthenumberofguidelines.

March,2010 Imagereplacement(a15)

December2010 PaintedSurfacestextrevised,metalpanels inforevised

September,2011 ProhibitedMaterialslistupdatedtoinclude tiles

April,2013 AddedZoneDlanguagetoGeneralStore frontRequirements(a4), AddedZoneDtoStorefrontZoneDetails(a5)

January,2014 RevisedWalls/Partitionscontent(a22) December2014 AdditionofLEDlightinginpublicTenantarea shallberecessed(a22)

February2015 Revisedwaterproofmembranebeneaththe finishfloorsurfaceupto4”.(a23)

April2015 AllstorefrontmetalpanelsmustmeetLLrequire ments(thisnotemustappearonfinaldrawing set).(a18)

July2015 Abovenormalsoundlevelsmustprovidesound isolation(a21)

March2017 ReplacedtheFloorPlan,TypicalNeutralPierDetail, ElevationZonesAandCandSectionZonesAand C(a7)August2017 UpdatedLayout

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ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN CRITERIA

General Storefront Requirements a4-a9

Neutral Pier Details a10

Storefront Design Criteria a11-a16

Windows & Glazing a11

Rolling Grille Design Guidelines a12-a14

Awning Type, Awning Signage, Awning Logos a15

Overhangs, Umbrellas a16

Materials a17-a19

General Material Requirements, Metals, Stone a17

Wood, Tile, Pre-cast Stone and Concrete, Plaster, Faux Finishes, a18

Painted Surfaces, Prohibited Materials a19

Interiors a20-a22

DCA, Ceilings a20

Lighting a21

Walls/Partitions a22

Floor and Wall Base Toilet Room Requirements a23

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Thefollowingcriteriaapply:

1. Tenants moving into the upperlevel must contact TenantCoordinator for informationregarding upper level storefrontdesignrequirements.

2. All storefront construction shallbeselfsupportingfromthefloorandindependentofthebuildingfascia and bulkhead structure.Storefrontsmaybebracedtotheoverhead structure within theTenantspace.Aminimumof60%ofthestorefront istobedisplaywindows.

3. Three-dimensional articulationsinbothstorefrontplanandheightarerequiredforallstorefrontsinthenewTenantareas.

4. Tenants will provide a flushtransitionbetweentheirflooringandtheMallflooring.

5. Storefronts visible from theupperlevelmusttakespecialcarethat the tops of storefronts are

finished tomatch the storefrontdesign.Therearetobenoexposedconduits,raceways,accesspanelsorequipmentvisiblefromupperlevel. In addition, all surfaces ofanyvisibleprojectionsmustalsobefinishedtomatch.

6. Theundersideoftheentryportalsoffit shall be finished tomatchthe storefront. Gypsum boardwillnotbepermitted.

7. Stores less than800square feetshallberequiredtohavedurablefloorsandgypsumboardceilingsthroughoutthesalesarea.

8. Pedestal type security systemsare not permitted at thestorefront entry. Tenant canspecifyconcealedsystem.Tenantmust submit specifications toLandlordforapproval.

9. Entry doors are required andare tobeaminimumof9’-0” inheight.Allotherdoorsaretobe

hingedorpivot-typedoors.Doorsare suggested to be the heightof the glazed storefront, wherepossible. Maximum openingwidth allowed for storefrontentranceis8’-0”.

10.RefertoStorefrontZonePlanonpage a5 for required storefrontheights.

11.TenantsinZoneDarerequiredtohaveanexteriorpresence.

• Storefront construction andfinishes must extend fromcenter-line to center-line ofdemising partition and fromhardscape to Landlord’shorizontal element in ZoneD1 approximately 22’-10”;fromhardscapetoparapetinZoneD2andfromhardscapeto 13’-6” in Zone D3. Referto Storefront Zone Detail onpagea5.

• AllstorefrontdesignsandplansaresubjecttoLandlordapproval.Theoverallimageshouldbewellcoordi-nated,fullyintegratingcomponentssuchasentries,displaysandsig-nage.

• Storefrontsmustbeofthehighestcaliber:expressingstateoftheartandmaterialqualityandmeetingorexceedingtheverybestexamples.Toachievethisgoal,TenantsshallberequiredtoselectanArchitectwhohasexperienceinretailTenantdesign.

• Projectionsorawnings,whererequired,mustbethree-dimen-sional,emphasizingcreative,dynamicformsanddesigns.

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Thefollowingcriteriaapply(cont’d):

• Zone D-1 all horizontal bandand one vertical pier at eachendofthebuildingwillremainas is. Tenant is required todesign within this area. Allverticalpierswithinthetenantspace can be modified tocorrespondwith tenant’sownfinishes.

• The overall elevation of thebuilding will be consideredduringthereviewprocessandmodificationsmayberequiredif deemed necessary by theTenantCoordinator.

• Useofthefullspacefordisplayandgraphicsisrecommended.

• A minimum of 60% of thestorefront to be displaywindows.

• EntrancedoorsarerequiredinZoneD.

Materials used in the constructionof storefronts shall be high quality,durable, authentically portrayedand code compliant. The entirestorefront area is subject to theLandlord’s scrutiny for quality offinishes, detailing and constructionmethods.

The success of the storefrontdesignislargelydependentonhowcreatively materials and designdetailsareusedtodevelopaunique,but well executed image for eachTenant.Thefollowingareminimumstandardsfortheuseandinstallationof materials for storefrontconstruction. Proposed materialsand colors are to be submitted ona color material sample board tothe Landlord for review during thepreliminary design review process.(Refer to PLAN SUBMITTAL &REVIEW PROCEDURES for moredetailedrequirements.)

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NOTE: ALL TENANTS MUST UTILIZE POP-OUT STOREFRONT LEASELINE AS SHOWN ON LEASE OUTLINE DIAGRAM.

Storefront Zone Details

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STOREFRONTWINDOWSANDGLAZING

Storefront design cannot consist of glazing only.Tenantmustintroduceotherdesignelements/mate-rialsasperLandlord’srequirements.

Windowconfigurationandglazingcomprisethelarg-estcompositionalelementsofstorefronts.Theyestab-lishagreatdealofthedesigncharacteranddefinetherelationshipbetweeninteriorandexterior.Theglaz-ingsystemsestablishtheframeworkforthedisplayoftheTenant’simageandmerchandise.Size,proportionandpatternshouldbecarefullyconsidered.

The transparent surfaces of the storefront serve animportantdesignroletothestorefrontandtheinte-riorbycreatinganarchitecturaldisplayarea.Theuseofglazingshouldbecreativelyexploredandcarefullydetailed.Thefollowingcriteriaapplies:

1. All glazing design for storefront is not allowed.Min 15-30% of storefrontmust be hard surfacematerial. Refer to approvedmaterial list of thismanualformoreinformation.

2. Largepanesofglazingmustbeofsufficientthick-nesstomeetcodeandbeproperlysupported.

3. Allglassshallbetempered.

4. In framelessassemblies,glasspanel jointdetailsmustbetopqualityandaresubjecttostrictLand-lord review. Glazing edges must be polished,groundorchamfered.Glazingchannelsatcornerconditionsmustbemitered.

5. Tenantsmayberequiredtoprovideseismicclipstostabilizetallexpansesofglass.Siliconesealantatglazingjointsisnotpermitted.

6. Reflective glass (including the extensive use ofmirror) and/or tinted glass is not permitted onstorefrontsorinthestorefrontentryzone.

7. Tenantsarenotrestrictedtoasymmetricaldesign,particular proportions, sizes or types of glazingsystems.

8. Tenantsareencouragedto“open-up”theirstore-frontbyextendingtheirglazingtotheextentsoftheirleaseline.

9. Butt-jointglazingisencouragedforshowwindowsthat infill larger storefront forms. Glass shall beclearpolishedplateortemperedglassasrequiredbycode.

10.Windowmullionsarerequiredtomeetallmate-rialandfinishstandards.

11.Glazingshouldbepredominantlycleartoempha-sizemerchandisedisplay.

12.Decorativeglazingsuchascolored,beveled,sand-blasted or etched glass may be used to createaccentpatternandinterest.

13.Glazingshallbeaminimumof½”thick,cleartem-peredglasswhereusedinconjunctionwithmul-lionsorframedsystems.

14.Weathertightconditionsmustbemaintainedforexteriorglazing.

15.Minimum6”durablebasealongentirestorefrontlengthisrequired.alongentirestorefrontlengthisrequired.

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ROLLINGGRILLEDESIGNGUIDELINES

Landlordstronglyencouragestheuseofglassdoors.IntheeventarollinggrilleisrequiredbytheTenant,LandlordwillonlyconsiderthisoptionifTenantmeetsalloftheguidelinesidentifiedinthisdocument.AllstorefrontdesignsaresubjecttoLandlordapproval.

Guideline2Tenantstorefrontscannotbeononeplane;three-dimensionalstorefrontarticulationsarerequired.Tenantstorefrontsmustbevisuallyinteresting.

Guideline1Tenantswitharollinggrillearerequiredtofollowtheguidelineslistedbelow:• Entrygrilleopeningnottoexceed30%ofthewidthofthestorefront• Maximum40-50%ofstorefrontmustbedisplaywindows• Minimum15-30%ofstorefrontmustbehardsurfacematerial

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Guideline3Tenantstorefrontsmustincludeaportalentrance.Theobjectiveistoclearlydefinetheentrancewhileenhancingtheoveralldesignofthestorefront.

Guideline4Maximumopeningheightallowedforrollinggrilleis10’-0”.

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Guideline5Rollinggrillesystemmustbeconcealedfromview;tracksshallnotbevisibleinwalls,floorsorceiling.Horizontalrollinggrillesarenotallowed.Keyswitches,buzzer,etc.,shallbehiddenfromview.

Guideline6Afinishedceilingdesignisrequiredattheentrance.

Guideline7Pedestaltypesecuritysystemsarenotallowed.Tenantcanspecifyconcealedsystem.TenanttosubmitspecificationstoLandlordforapproval.

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AwningTypeCreativematerialsand formsofawningsareencouraged topromote identityamongTenants.

• Creative,imaginative,unusualshapes

• Semi-spherical

• Multipleawnings

• Unusualmaterials(suchaslouvers,wood,wire,metal,etc.)aresubjecttoreviewbyLandlord’sTenantCoordinator

AwningswillbeconsideredonacasebycasebasisdependingonlocationintheMall.

AwningSignageSignagemaybeincorporatedintotheawningdesignwhichmaybepainted,silk-screenedorintegratedwithintheawningitself.Thesignageshouldbeproportionaltotheawningsizesothatitdoesnotclashoroverpowerthestructure.WordingshallincludeTenant’snameand/orlogoonly.Taglineswillnotbepermitted.

AwningLogosLogosarehighlyencouragedonawnings.SymbolsappliedtoawningsprovideahighlyeffectivemethodofTenant identitywhileaddingcolorand interest to thestorefrontdesign.Logosshouldbesilk-screenedorpaintedwhenonafabricawning.Three-dimen-sional‘medalliontype’logosshouldbeintegratedwhentheawningisdesignedoutofglassand/ormetal.Sizeoflogoshouldbeproportionaltotheoverallsizeoftheawning,subjecttoLandlordapproval.Logoshallbesubmittedalongwithawningandsignageshopdrawings.

• Thelowestpointofanyawningorshadeelementshallbe8’-0”abovethefinishedfloor.Itisthedesigner’sresponsibilitytoensurethatawningsconformtoallappli-cablecodes.

• Awningframeworkshouldbepaintedtomatchtheawningfabric.

• Materialssuchasplasticorvinylwillnotbepermitted.

• Innocaseshallawningsbeenclosedontheundersideandinternallyilluminated,allowingtheawningtofunctionasacannedlightsource.

• AwningsmustbecleanedandmaintainedingoodconditionbyTenantatTenant’sexpense.

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OVERHANGS

Overhangsarepermittedinstorefrontsprovidedthattheyareanintegralpartofthestorefrontdesign.Theundersideofoverhangsmustbearticulatedwitharchitecturalelementssuchasbrackets,coffersorexposedbeam-ends.

UMBRELLAS

Umbrellas are only allowed in the Tenant’s exterior Leased Premises andcannotoverhang into thepublic right-of-way.Umbrellas shouldbe small inscale(maximum6’-0”indiameter)andnomorethan9’-0”highatthepeak.Wood or wrought iron are the only acceptablematerials for the umbrellastructure.No insignia, graphicsor text ispermittedon theumbrella fabric.TheumbrellafabricmustbeflameretardantmaterialinacolorapprovedbyLandlord’sTenantCoordinator.

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• Theuseofnaturalmaterialsisencouraged.Allmaterialsusedinstorefrontsmustbedurableandnon-corrosive.

• Carefulattentiontothedetailingorjoineryofdifferingmaterialsisnecessary.Acarefullydefinededgemustbeestablished between differentmaterials and surfaceson the storefrontaswell asbetween theTenantandLandlordfinishes.

• Allfinishedstorematerialswithin6’-0”ofthestorefrontpointofclosureshallbedurablesuchasglass,tile,metal,stone,terrazzo,plaster,hardwoodorsimilarmaterialsapproved by the Landlord. Reflectivewallpaper, vinylwall coverings, plastic laminates, mirror, slatwall ortambourwillnotbepermitted.

• Any wood material used for storefront constructionmustcomplywithallcoderequirements.

MetalsAll storefront metal panels must meet LL requirementsbelow(thisnotemustappearonfinaldrawingset):

• All seams between metal panels must be identifiedon the storefront elevation and must be properlyaddressedduringdesignreviewprocess.Metalpanelswillnotbeallowedtodirectlycomeintocontactwithadjacentpanel.Reveals,turn-inseams,weldingor

similarmustbespecifiedanddetailedoutontheplansforapproval.

• Minimum 18 gauge metal panels are required. Thismustbecalledoutontheirplansforapproval.

• Novisiblefasteners.

• Min½” thickfire-ratedplywoodsubstrate is requiredandmustbecalledoutontheplans.

• High quality is expected for all metal applications.Metal such as shop-painted aluminum and steel,stainless steel, solidbrass, bronze,pewteror enamelcoatedsteelmaybeusedforhardware,trimandpanelswhenwelldesignedanddetailed.

• Lap joints and seamsmust be even and straight andconcealed when possible. Outside corners are to bemiteredorcontinuousbreakshaped.

• Fabrication must be either heavy gauge material orthinnergaugematerialshoplaminatedtosolidbacking.Innocaseisoilcanning(resultingfromlightreflectionfromanunevenorbuckledsurface),scratches,warps,dents,occlusions,visibleseamsorotherimperfectionsallowed.

• Sealants on natural metals are required to preventtarnishing and must be maintained by Tenant atTenant’sexpense.

• Textured or brushed stainless steel, galvanized,sandblasted and etched metals are encouraged increativeapplications.

• Uniquetreatmentssuchaspatina,rusted,etchedandimprintedmetalswillbeconsideredforspecialdesignobjectives.

• Polishedmetalsshouldbesolid,notplatedandlimitedtoaccenttrim.

• Simulated finishes such as metallic laminates andanodizedaluminumarenotpermitted.

StoneGranite,marble,limestone,slate,adoquinandothernaturalstone materials may be used in storefront applications.Stonemaybepolished,unpolished, sandblasted,flamed,honed,split-faceorcarved.Carefulcraftsman-likeattentiontodetail is required at all connections and transitions toothermaterials.

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Stone(cont’d)

• Edge details must prevent visible unfinished edges.Exposededgesmustbequirkmitered,chamferedorpolishedtomatchadjacentsurfacefinish.

• Thetransitionbetweenstoneandadjoiningmaterialsmustbedefinedbyuseofmetalreveals.

• Stoneusedasapavingmaterialmustbeflushwhenmeetingotherflooringmaterials.

• Naturalstonemustbeprotectedagainststaininganddiscolorationbymeansofsealersappropriatetothematerial.

WoodPainted or stained wood may be used in many designapplications,suchaswindowframes,decorativetrimormoldingandforsolidareas,suchasdecorativebulkheads.In some cases, it may be used for larger architecturalelements, such as columns and entablatures. WoodpanelingandplankconstructionarenotacceptableunlesspresentedinahighlyimaginativeconceptandapprovedbytheLandlord.

• Alldetailingandconstruction is tobeexecuted inahighquality,craftsman-likemanner.

• Woodusedintheconstructionofthestorefrontmustbekilndried,millqualityhardwoodand mustmeetlocalflamespreadrequirements(ClassIII76-200).

• Paintedwoodmusthaveashopqualityenamelfinish.

• Wood without a paint finish must receive a clear,preservativesealant.

• Extensiveuseofnaturalwoodfinishesisdiscouraged.AllstainsandfinishesmustbeapprovedbyLandlord’sTenantCoordinator.

Tile

• Tile may be used in diverse applications. Its use isencouraged to introduce light,decorative textureorgraphicqualitytoastorefront.

• Porcelain, ceramic or glass tiles in glazed or naturalfinishesmaybeusedasaccentsand in limitedfieldapplications. Patterns used over large areas areexpected to have a sophisticated, well executeddesignconcept.

• Smallandintricatemosaictilepatternsmaybeutilizedfordetailandaccentonly.

• Alltilemustbecarefullydetailedatoutsidecornerswithbullnoseedgesorspecialcornertrims.Lappedorbuttjointsarenotpermitted.

• Groutcolorshouldmatchthebackgroundcolorofthetilesoasnottoemphasizeagridpattern.

Pre-castStoneandConcreteMany pre-cast stone and concrete products arecurrentlyavailablethatmaybeacceptableforstorefrontapplications.TheuseofthesematerialsisatthediscretionoftheLandlord.

Plaster Plaster, cement plaster (stucco) and Venetian plasterfinishes may be considered for limited storefrontapplications, provided the finish texture is a light dash,sandor smoothfinish. Plasteror stuccofinishes shouldbeusedincombinationwithotherhighqualitymaterialssuchasstoneormetalandnotbetheprimarystorefrontmaterial.

FauxFinishesFauxfinishesmaybeusedattheLandlord’sdiscretion.

• Actualsamplesofthefauxfinishmustbesubmittedto the Landlord. Photographs of previous examplesarehelpfulbutmaynotbesubstitutedforanactualsample.

• Faux finishes must be executed by a commercialartisanspecializinginthatmedium.

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PaintedSurfacesAnypaintappliedtothematerialsinthestorefrontistobespec-ifiedandisundertheapprovaloftheLandlord’sDesignConsul-tant.Allpaintshouldbeofhighqualityforanevenanddurablefinish.Thefollowingcriteriamustalsobeobserved:• Painted wood surfaces must be properly prepared and

sealedpriortotheapplicationofahighgradeenamel.• Paintedmetal shall havea factoryappliedfinishofbaked

enamelorpowdercoattreatment.• Paintedgypsumwallboardwillbeallowedonlywithinthe

interiorofthestorefront,notontheexteriorstorefront.• RequiredMDFfinishprocess: 1Coatprimer,2coatsfinish(sprayedandsanded betweeneachstep). *SpecifydrywallbehindtheMDF Min.thicknessforMDFis¾”onstorefronts.

ProhibitedMaterialsThe following is a list of prohibitedmaterials. In rare instances,special consideration may be given for the use of a prohibitedmaterial if itsapplicationishighlyoriginal,creativeandessentialtothethemeordesignconceptofthestorefront.ExceptionswillbedeterminedbytheLandlordduringdesignreview:

• Plastic laminates; Plastic spandrel panels or applied plasticlaminatedmaterials

• GlossyorlargeexpansesofacrylicorPlexiglas

• Pegboard

• Mirror

• Highlypolishedorplatedmetals-exceptastrim

• Reflectiveglass

• Simulatedmaterialssuchasbrick,stoneorwoodveneer

• Distressed woods such as pecky cedar, rough sawn lumber,softwoods

• Anodizedaluminum

• Vinyl,fabricorpaperwallcoverings

• Plywoodorparticleboard

• Sheetormodularvinyl

• Luminousceilings,including“eggcrate”

• Vinylawnings

• Shingles,shakes,rusticsiding

• 4”x4”,6”x6”,12”x12”tiles

• Glazedtiles

• OthermaterialsdeemedunacceptablebytheLandlord

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Tenantsarerequiredtoproducehighquality,welldetailedandexecutedinte-riorsolutionsthatareunique,imaginativeandstylized.

Thestore interior is typicallyviewedasa continuationof the storefront indesignandmaterials.Wallsaretohavemodulationofdisplaysystemsandbuiltinarchitecturalcomponentsthatreinforcethestoredesigntheme.

Tenants with above normal sound levels must provide sound isolation indemising walls, floor, ceiling including pipes, conduits and wires must bedesignedsothatinnoeventshalltenantnoiseemitsoundsand/orvibrationswhichwouldcausetheambientnoiselevelanywhereintheadjoiningprem-isestobeincreasedbymorethan3dBaduringtheadjoiningspaceoperatinghoursor(ii)whichwouldcausethevibrationlevelintheadjoiningspacetobemorethan70vdBduringtheadjacentpremisesstoreoperatinghours,or(iii)whichcanbeunreasonablyexperiencedintheCommonArea.

TheLandlordwillstrictlyenforceallTenant’srighttoquietenjoymentoftheirLeasedPremises.

DesignControlArea(DCA)TheDCAistheareaatthefrontoftheTenantspacethatextendsfromthepointofclosuretoallpoints6’-0”intothespace.TheDCAincludesalldisplaywindowsandretailgraphics,displayfixtures,signs,materials,finishes,colorandlightingfixtureswithinthearea.

TheDCA can be considered an extension of the storefront presentation and shouldconveyastore’smerchandiseidentityandgenerateactivity.Itshouldconveyexcitementandgivetheconsumerareasontostopatthestore.ProportionandscaleofobjectswithintheDCAisaspecificconcerninsuccessfuldesign.Aswiththeactualstorefrontdesign,theobjectswithinitmustbeinproportiontothespacearoundthem.Incorpo-ratingelementsthatraisefromthefloororlowerfromtheceilingcancontrolthescaleoftheDCA.Pedestalstodisplaymerchandiseorlightpendantshangingdowncanbeexamplesofobjectformsthatcancontrolscale.Thesesolutionscanvaryandaresome-whatdifferentfromtraditionalandtypicaldisplayzones.

TenantsshallusethefollowingdesigncriteriafordisplayswithintheDCA:

• Design drawings shall have a display layout plan. The layout plan shall have cutsheets forfixtureand/ormannequintypesand includephotographsofanyexist-ingstorefrontsaTenantmayhavethatwillenhancethelayoutplan.Arenderingisrequiredifphotographsarenotavailable.

• Displaysshallbedeliberateanddesignatedasintegratedelementsofthestorefront.

• Securitydevicesmustbeconcealed;freestandingpedestalsarenotpermitted.

• LargetemporarysignsforspecialsalesorclearancesshallnotbehungintheDCAincludinganysignstapedorsuctioncuppedtostorefrontglazing.

• Nopegboard,slatwallormetalshelvingofanykindmaybeplacedinorextendintoanypartoftheDCA.

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CeilingsTenants can choose to have an open ceilingwhichmayincorporateanopengridorbepainted.Tenantinstalledceilingsshallconformtothefollowingcriteria:

• Hard surface ceiling required through the entirestorefront DCA. This distance shall be a minimumwidthof6’-0”infromtheinnermostpointofclosureline.

• Custom ceiling treatments are required. Multi-levelgypsum wallboard, concealed spline, decorativepatterned ceiling panels and other “high-tech”materials are encouraged. The use of ceilings on asingleplaneisnotpermitted.Theuseofbeams,stepsand ‘islands’arerequiredalongwiththe imaginativeuseoflightingfixturesandfittings.

• Firesprinklerheadsaretobefullyrecessedinhardoracoustical ceilings andmust be quick-response typeheads.

• Standard24”x48”acousticalpanelsarenotallowedinthesalesarea.

• Ceiling concepts implementing exposed structure,electricalandmechanicalsystemsmustbecoordinatedwith the Landlord for specific technical and designrequirements.

• All suspended ceilings shall stop within 2’-0” of thedemisingwallswithintheTenantsalesarea.Suspendedceilingsshallbeterminatedwithasoffit,covelightingdetailorothermeansofafinishededgealongpartitionwalls.Exposededgesshallbeproperlyfinished.Wall-to-wallsuspendedceilingsarenotallowed.

• Allceilings,relatedframing,blockingandaccessoriesshallbenon-combustible. Nocombustiblematerialsmaybeusedabovefinishedceilingsurfaces

Lighting

• Lighting can greatly contribute to the design of aTenant’s store, emphasizing architectural forms,highlightingsignageandaddingcolorandvisualdramatowallsandotherdesignelements.Thecreativeuseof dramatic lighting is encouraged at entries, showwindowsandmerchandisedisplays.

• The DCA of the Tenant space must employ lightingfixturesconsistentwiththecharacterofthestorefrontdesign. All lighting fixtureswithin theDCAmust berecessed downlights, MR16 low voltage or similartypes.Fluorescentfixtureswillnotbepermitted.

• Track lights shall be finished tomatch ceiling; otherfinishestobeapprovedbyLandlord.Trackheadsare

to be accommodated with shields or louvers. TracklightsarenotallowedinDCA.

• Fixturesmustbepositionedsothatbrightglareisnotdirectedontothepublicareas.

• All fluorescent, incandescent, LED and HID lightingfixtures in public Tenant areas, other than track anddecorativefixtures,shallberecessedwithnodirectlyvisiblelampsources.

• Bare lamp fluorescent or incandescent fixtures maybeusedonly in concealedareas and/or stockrooms.Fluorescentfixturesshallhaveamaximumsizeof2’x2’andhavesilverparaboliclouversormetallicfinishedeggcrate diffusers. All lighting fixtures shall bear theU.L.label.

• Concealed light coves to highlight architecturalelementswithinthestorefrontarehighlyencouraged.

• Wallsconcesmaybeusedtocastlightontostorefrontforms,providedthatbarebulbsarenotexposedandthat thefinishand formof thesefixturescoordinatewiththeoverallstorefrontdesign.Fixturecutsheetswill be required to be submitted if this light form isused.

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Lighting(cont’d)• Exterior mounted decorative light fixtures are

encouraged where appropriate for the storefrontdesignconcept.Fixturecutsheetsmustbesubmittedforreview.

• All lighting must be reviewed and approved byLandlord.TenantisresponsibleformaintenanceofalllightingwithintheentireLeasedPremises.

• Tenant shall comply with all applicable energyconservationandbuildingcodes.

• Nostrobe,spinnerorchasetypelightingshallbeused.

• Allshowcasesanddisplaycasesmustbeadequatelylitandventilated.Directvisualexposureofincandescentbulbsand/orfluorescenttubesisprohibited.

Walls/Partitions

• DemisingwallsmaybeprovidedbetweentwoTenantsand/or Tenant and exit/service corridors. Walls willtypically consist of 3⅝” or 6”metal studs (providedbyLandlord),and⅝”,typeXfirerateddrywall,tapedfromfloortobottomofroofdeck,ordeckabove(orasrequiredbygoverningcode)oneachside(providedbyTenants).AtLandlord’soption,demisingpartitionsshallbeofunfinishedmasonry,concreteormetalstuds.Demising walls are not designed to accommodate

cantileveredoreccentricloads.IfTenantplanstousea demisingwall for support of shelf standards, lightsoffitsorheavyattachments,Tenantshallreinforcethewallasrequiredbyprovidingadditionalsteelstudsorindependentsupportsfortheshelfstandards.

• ExistingcorridorseparationwallsadjacenttoTenant’sspace have finishes by the Landlord on the corridorsideonly.Tenantshallfinishtheinteriorasrequiredbycodeforfireratedwall.

• DemisingwallsandceilingshallbesoundinsulatedtoachieveaminimumSTCratingof50byTenantswhoproduce above 80 dB (including but not limited tomusicstores,arcades,etc.).TheLandlordwillstrictlyenforceallTenant’srighttoquietenjoymentoftheirLeasedPremises.

• Tenantshallprotectfireproofedcolumnsandbraceswithgypsumboard,andfurrasrequired.

• The followingare required forhair salons,petshopsandallfoodpreparationtypeTenants:

a. Walls containing “wet” areas to be constructedof metal studs with water resistant ⅝” type “x”gypsumboard.

b. Demisingwallsofpetshopsshallhavesheetmetalinstalledon studs,behinddrywall, up3’-0” fromfloor.

• TenantPremisesadjacenttoatwo-hourwallconditionwill be required to apply two (2) layers of ⅝” type“x” gypsum board or other material to adequatelycompletethewallconstructiontoprovideatwo-hourrating.

• Stockroom Partitions. When Tenant chooses not toinstall a ceiling within Tenant’s stockroom, Tenantshall extend the partition separating the stockroomfromotherareasofthestore,totheundersideofthestructureaboveinordertoisolatethestockroomfromthe sales area attic space. Tenant to verify if this isallowedbycode.

• WallFinishes.Allinteriorwallsurfacesmustbefinishedinanappropriatemannerandbeincompliancewithall applicable codes. All Tenant space interior wallfinishesaretomeetaClassIIIflamespreadratingorasrequiredbylocalcode.

• Metal or plastic laminate inserts are required forslatwall. No visible substrate at slats. Slatwall is notallowedwithinthefirst8’-0”ofstoreentrydoors.

• Recessed wall standards are permitted. No openshelving with visible brackets or surface mountedsystemsareallowed.

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FloorandWallBaseTenantsshallinstallafloorcoveringinTenant’ssalesareawhichconformtothefollowingcriteria:

• Hard surface floor and base required through theentire DCA, including any permitted pop out areas.Carpet,vinylorrubbermaterialsofanysortwillnotbepermittedwithintheDCA.

• Exposedconcretefloorsshallbesealed.

• Wood installations shall be hardwood with wearresistantsurface.

• Ceramic, quarry and stone tile installationsmust becommercialgradewithnon-slipsurface.

• Carpet must be commercial grade and must haveproperfireratingstomeetlocalcodes.Carpetingwillnotbepermittedwherecolor,qualityorweaveisnotsuitableforhightrafficareas.Note:CarpetmaynotbeusedatthestoreentrywithintheDCA.

• Sheetormodularvinylmaybeusedinsupportorstockroomsnotvisiblefromthesalesarea.

• Tenant shall provide a transition strip betweenopposingfloorfinishes.Thisincludes,butisnotlimitedtocarpetandwoodorcarpetandtile.

• Tenantshallprovidewoodbaseinsalesarea.

• Anyfloormaterialsotherthanthosementionedabovewillnotbeallowed. Samplesofallfinishesmustbesubmitted for approval and included in Tenant’spreliminarysubmissions.

ToiletRoomRequirements

• ToiletfacilitiesshallbedesignedincompliancewithallapplicableADA&BuildingDepartmentCodes.

• Providea3”floordrainandcleanout.

• Eachrestroommusthaveanexhaustsystem.

• Floor finishes in toilet rooms shall be ceramic tilewithacoved6”base.Tenantisrequiredtoprovideawaterproofmembranebeneaththefinishfloorsurfaceuptoaheightof4”alongallwalls.

• Toilet roomwalls and ceiling shall be constructedofmetalstudswithwater-resistant⅝”type“x”gypsumboardappliedtotheinteriorsideofthetoiletroom.Ataminimum,interiorwallfinishesshallbealightcoloredenamelpaintwitha4’-0”highwainscotextending24”oneachsideof,and24”beyondthefrontportionofanywaterclosetorurinal.

• The ceiling shall be a minimum of 8’-0” above thefinished floor level, be constructed of ⅝” type “x”water resistantgypsumandbefinishedwithenamelpaint.Theceilingshallcontainavent,whichshallbeconnected to the Landlord’s exhaust system or aspursuanttotheCenterrequirements.

• Watershut-offvalveateyelevel.

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