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This modern house exemplifies minimalist architecture organically integrated into a hillside landscape. The white facade with vertical cladding creates a crisp geometric image where different volumes of the building are expressively articulated. Particularly noteworthy is the use of vertical ribbed panels that add texture and play of light and shadow on the surface.
The house features a stepped structure that follows the terrain's contours, which not only meets the practical requirements of hillside construction but also creates an interesting composition with terraces at different levels. The external staircase with metal railings becomes an important design element, connecting various tiers and adding dynamism to the overall composition.
The lower level is constructed of concrete with a minimalist garage, creating a solid visual foundation for the white upper floors. The contrast between gray concrete and white cladding of the upper tiers emphasizes the architectural hierarchy of the building. Small landscaped areas with drought-resistant plants soften the strict geometry and connect the house with the surrounding nature.
In designing your own home facade, several techniques can be borrowed: using vertical cladding to visually elongate the building, combining different materials to create contrast, integrating exterior staircases as design elements, and applying geometrically precise volumes with thoughtfully placed window openings which, as in this example, are asymmetrically positioned to add dynamism to the facade.