Prairie school, at the same time grey/motley

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Elegant Prairie-Style House with Brick Façade and Arched Portico

#12004. Elegant Prairie-Style House with Brick Façade and Arched Portico

The presented image showcases an excellent example of a Prairie style residential house inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright's work. The façade features characteristic horizontal lines and a pronounced elongated silhouette. The two-story house has a distinctive roof with wide overhangs, creating a sense of protection and connection with the surrounding landscape.

The façade materials are selected with great taste: the lower floor is clad in warm terracotta-colored brick, while the upper floor is painted in a dark color, emphasizing the horizontal articulation of the building. Of architectural value is the prominent portico with an arched entrance, adorned with decorative elements. Particularly noteworthy are the second-floor windows with geometric patterns, creating a rhythmic design and providing privacy without sacrificing natural lighting.

The house is harmoniously integrated into the landscape with majestic trees, including a tall spruce in the foreground. Small flower beds with bright blooms add accents to the overall composition. The driveway leading to the house emphasizes its symmetry and stateliness.

To incorporate similar techniques in your own home, consider the harmonious combination of materials (brick and painted wood), horizontal articulation of the façade, wide roof overhangs, decorative elements in the upper part of windows, and an expressive entrance portal. It's also important to remember to integrate the building into the surrounding landscape by using local materials and taking existing vegetation into account.

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