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Before us stands a modern residential building with an expressive facade where the warmth of wood harmoniously combines with the austerity of concrete. The second floor is strikingly clad with wooden louvers creating a rhythmic pattern. The left part of the facade demonstrates a more dispersed arrangement of wooden elements, giving it airiness, while the right side features densely arranged horizontal slats.
The architectural composition is built on the contrast between a heavy, floating upper volume and a light, transparent lower level. The first floor is partially recessed, creating a covered terrace with panoramic glazing that offers a view into the interior space of the house. A stone wall adds textural diversity and serves as a support for the upper volume.
The project masterfully employs a play of materials: white concrete forms clear horizontal lines, framing the wooden cladding and creating a sense of lightness in the massive volume. Gray panels on the first floor add color contrast and visually balance the composition.
To adapt similar techniques in your own home, consider using wooden louvers of varying density to create a dynamic facade, combining contrasting materials (wood, concrete, stone, glass), and playing with cantilevered projections that create protected spaces beneath them. Vertical or horizontal wooden slats can serve both as decorative elements and functional sun protection, giving the facade depth and expressiveness.