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Gabion Facade: A Contemporary Interpretation of Stone House

#12178. Gabion Facade: A Contemporary Interpretation of Stone House

This modern house is an excellent example of gabion use in architecture. The building's facade is entirely clad with gabion structures — metal mesh cages filled with stones in various shades of gray. This technique creates a textured, tactile surface that appears simultaneously natural and technological.

The building's geometry is deliberately laconic — a simple form with a gabled roof references the archetypal image of a house but interprets it in a contemporary way. The clear grid of gabion modules gives the facade rhythm and structure, allowing it to appear both monolithic and detailed.

The contrast between the rough stone texture and minimalist window openings with wooden elements is particularly expressive. The large glazed opening on the ground floor with a wooden door blurs the boundary between interior and exterior, while a small window on the upper level emphasizes the massiveness of the stone cladding.

The house's surroundings — trees and simple landscaping — harmoniously complement the image, emphasizing the connection with nature. For private housing, this gabion technique can be an interesting solution: it provides good thermal insulation, durability, requires little maintenance, and visually integrates the structure into the natural landscape.

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