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Modern Facade with Contrasting Materials: Harmony of Metal, Wood, and Brick

#11893. Modern Facade with Contrasting Materials: Harmony of Metal, Wood, and Brick

This modern countryside residence showcases elegant minimalism with a harmonious combination of various materials. The facade features three primary textures: light brick masonry, dark metal panels, and warm wooden finishes on ceiling overhangs and interior elements visible through panoramic windows.

The architectural solution is distinguished by an asymmetrical composition with dynamic roof geometry. The right section of the building is particularly expressive, featuring large glazed windows and a projecting cantilevered roof overhang that creates a sheltered space and emphasizes the horizontal lines of the structure. Concrete supports and foundation elements provide visual stability to the construction and serve as contrasting elements to the main finishing materials.

On the left side of the facade, rhythmically placed windows with dark frames attract attention, visually unified with the metal cladding. A green roof or terrace on part of the flat roof adds an ecological aspect to the design. The carefully planned landscaping with young plantings and neat flowerbeds emphasizes the organic interaction between architecture and natural surroundings.

For your own facade design, several key techniques can be borrowed: contrasting combinations of materials (metal, wood, brick, concrete), the use of large glazed surfaces for visual connection with surroundings, creation of expressive cantilevered elements, and integration of greenery into the building structure. It's also important to pay attention to the balanced ratio between open and closed surfaces, which creates an interesting interplay of light and shadow.

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