#13101. Modern façade with contrasting volumes and cantilevered extension

This impressive modern house exemplifies contrasting architecture, where different volumes and materials combine harmoniously. The façade showcases an interesting relationship between the dark wooden upper volume and the light-colored lower base. The upper block features dark wood cladding with a large panoramic window creating a strict geometric composition, while the lower section exhibits lightness through abundant glass and white structural elements.

Particularly noteworthy is the contrast between the enclosed, private upper floor and the open, transparent ground floor with its panoramic glazing. This play with façade materials creates a dynamic visual effect: the cantilevered extension of the upper volume forms a sheltered terrace, while the glass section of the ground floor literally erases the boundary between the interior space and the garden.

Such façade design allows natural light to fill the interior spaces while ensuring privacy on the upper level. When designing your own house, this technique of cantilevering the upper floor can be used to create protected outdoor spaces, while the contrasting combination of materials helps visually lighten the massive volumes of the building.