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Floating Minimalist Facade: Concrete Geometry in Natural Context

#10105. Floating Minimalist Facade: Concrete Geometry in Natural Context

The building presented here demonstrates a striking example of minimalist architecture in the modernist style. The concrete facade with its precise geometric lines creates the impression of an object hovering above the slope. The main volume of the building is a simple prismatic form with a triangular roof completion, reminiscent of the archetypal house form but reimagined in a contemporary context.

Particularly impressive is the cantilevered section of the structure, which extends over the slope, creating an illusion of levitation. The facade is made of monolithic concrete with a smooth texture, emphasizing the minimalist and industrial aesthetics of the building. The horizontal line of panoramic windows on the projecting part of the facade not only provides maximum views of the picturesque landscape but also visually lightens the massive concrete construction.

The laconic exterior finish emphasizes the structural honesty of the architecture—the building does not hide its constructive essence but rather makes it the main design element. The facade design completely lacks decorative elements, which corresponds to the principle that "form follows function."

When designing your own house, you can apply some techniques from this example: the use of clean geometric forms, contrast between heavy and light facade elements, large panoramic windows for integrating the interior with the surrounding landscape, and playing with cantilevered projections to create dynamics in the overall volume of the building. Monolithic concrete can be replaced with more accessible materials that imitate its texture while maintaining minimalist aesthetics.

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