It may seem deceiving at first glance, considering the facade’s simplicity, but Jesse designed a wealth of masonry details that work together harmoniously to capture the desired character. The stepped window trim profiles are a great example of this, as he incorporated this slickly contemporary art-deco detail that continues to influence French design today. The window sill and header banding, as well as the top of wall parapet banding details, are also similarly simple, though they serve to draw the eye to the width of the structure’s proportions intentionally. The mortar joints of the limestone block were designed to be as thin as possible, creating the feel as if they were all blended together visually until you get up close and see the texture.