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Modern shingle facade: unity of material with contrasting textures

#10639. Modern shingle facade: unity of material with contrasting textures

What we see is a modern interpretation of a traditional house with a characteristic triangular gabled roof. The facade is completely covered with wooden shingles, creating an elegant texture that gives the building both a coastal and sophisticated appearance. The monochromatic palette of natural wood creates a cohesive image, where the play of light and shadow on the shingles adds depth.

Window openings with dark gray frames create an expressive contrast with the lighter background of the facade. Particularly interesting is the solution for the upper triangular gable with a vertical ventilation element, which serves not only a functional purpose but also becomes an architectural accent.

The lower level of the house is designed as garage doors with horizontal wooden slats, which harmoniously resonate with the overall finish but create an interesting rhythmic contrast to the shingled cladding of the main volume. Minimalist lighting fixtures above the garage doors emphasize the modern character of the house, despite the use of traditional materials.

For your own facade design, you could borrow the technique of using a single natural material in different textures and orientations — this creates a rich visual texture without being overwhelmed by different finishing materials. The technique of contrasting window frames is also effective, highlighting architectural openings and giving the facade graphical quality and clarity.

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