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Organic Frank Lloyd Wright-style Facade: Harmony of Red Brick and Wood

#12014. Organic Frank Lloyd Wright-style Facade: Harmony of Red Brick and Wood

The image showcases a classic example of Frank Lloyd Wright's architectural style, presumably one of his famous "Prairie houses." The horizontal lines of the facade are emphasized by wide overhangs of the red hip roof with Wright's characteristic low pitch. This horizontality is reinforced by the ribbon windows of the upper floor and the pronounced horizontal elements in the cladding.

The facade materials present a harmonious combination of red brick and wooden elements in a warm brown shade. Particular attention is drawn to the proportional division of the facade: the brick base serves as a solid foundation for the upper part with extensive glazing. A characteristic feature of Wright's style — the organic integration of the building into the surrounding landscape — can be traced in the terraces and steps that gently connect the house with the well-maintained green area.

The entrance group is designed in a laconic yet expressive manner — wooden doors under a canopy with clean geometric lines. The ribbon windows with wooden frames create a rhythmic alternation, emphasizing the horizontal composition of the facade. The brickwork of the first floor is executed with impeccable precision, which is an important element of the house's aesthetics.

For modern home building, several techniques can be borrowed from this project: the use of contrasting natural materials (brick and wood), emphasis on horizontal lines to visually expand the space, organization of terraces as a transition zone between the house and garden, as well as rhythmic arrangement of window openings to create a harmonious facade.

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