This architectural image showcases an expressive contrast between a classic brick facade and a contemporary interior. The entrance area is designed in a traditional style with characteristic elements: weathered red-brown brickwork forms a solid visual foundation for the structure. Massive black columns on both sides of the entrance create an elegant framing for the portal, adding structural expressiveness and classical architectural language.
Particularly noteworthy is the doorway with its characteristic arched completion and rectangular door frame in a deep blue-black color. This color palette creates a dramatic contrast with the brickwork. Crowning the entrance composition is an exquisite hanging lantern in neoclassical style – a hexagonal fixture that is not only functional but also serves as a decorative accent.
Beyond the threshold reveals an unexpected architectural solution – a minimalist light space with an elegant spiral staircase creating a dynamic sculptural element. This play with contrasts – between traditional exterior and contemporary interior – is characteristic of thoughtful renovation of historical buildings.
In your own facade design, you could borrow this technique of contrasting traditional materials with modern accents. Brick as a material with rich texture can become the basis for experiments with color accents in the design of doors, windows, and decorative elements. Emphasizing the architectural portal with columns and expressive lighting is a classic technique that invariably gives a building respectability and character.