This modern residential house exemplifies a striking contrast facade solution, combining two primary materials: natural wooden shingles (or shingle imitation) in a warm copper-brown shade and dark graphite-colored stucco. The volumetric-spatial composition of the building is built on the interplay of geometric volumes of varying heights and depths, creating a dynamic, sculptural silhouette.
The facade features a rhythmic alternation of materials: wooden cladding occupies a significant portion of the ground floor and appears fragmentarily on the second floor, creating a visual connection between levels. The dark volumes of the second floor hover over part of the first, forming a protected terrace space with wooden decking. The architect uses protruding elements not only as functional canopies but also as a means of creating an expressive play of shadows.
Window openings are organized asymmetrically yet remain balanced. They vary in size and placement, giving the facade a contemporary, non-formulaic character. Particularly noteworthy are the corner windows and deep window niches that emphasize the thickness of the walls and create additional plasticity in the facade.
In designing one's own house, this technique of contrasting natural and modern materials can be highly effective. Playing with protruding volumes, creating protected open spaces, and asymmetrical window placement can help give individuality even to a typical project. It's important, however, to maintain balance between heterogeneous materials and elements so that the facade is perceived as coherent despite its contrasting solution.