Contemporary/Chalet, at the same time yellow/brown

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Mountain House with Contrasting Facade: Wood and Concrete in Harmony with Nature

#13453. Mountain House with Contrasting Facade: Wood and Concrete in Harmony with Nature

The presented image showcases an impressive contemporary mountain house, organically integrated into the surrounding landscape. The architectural solution of the facade is particularly noteworthy for its harmonious combination of two main materials: warm wooden cladding in the upper part and a monolithic concrete base that seems to emerge from the rocky slope.

The building's facade is characterized by clean geometric forms and an asymmetrical composition. The upper wooden section consists of several offset volumes with shed roofs, creating a dynamic silhouette. Large panoramic windows of various sizes and proportions not only provide abundant natural light to the interior spaces but also serve as key elements of the facade design, emphasizing its contemporary aesthetic.

The concrete foundation features sculptural, almost organic forms that elegantly support the wooden volumes of the upper floors. This technique creates a visual contrast between the heavy, earth-anchored base and the lighter, floating upper section. The protruding balconies and terraces are particularly interesting solutions that extend the living space and enhance the interaction between the house and the surrounding nature.

In this project, the architect skillfully employed techniques that can be adapted for one's own facade design: contrasting material combinations, playing with volumes and voids, integrating large windows as elements of the facade composition, and careful attention to the building's interaction with the landscape. It's especially impressive how the building simultaneously stands out against the backdrop of surrounding coniferous trees while harmoniously fitting into the mountainous context.

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