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Modern brick facade with rhythmic texture and contrasting balconies

#14427. Modern brick facade with rhythmic texture and contrasting balconies

This modern residential complex demonstrates masterful use of brickwork, creating both traditional and innovative architectural image. The building's facade features a clear rhythmic pattern of vertical brick elements that create an interesting play of light and shadow on the wall surface. Particularly noteworthy is the contrast between the main facade plane with protruding vertical brick columns and horizontal inserts where balconies with metal railings are located.

The architects skillfully work with the texture and color of brickwork, using different shades of red brick and various laying techniques to create visual diversity. Balconies with simple metal railings add lightness to the massive brick structure. The lower floor is designed with smoother brickwork, creating a sense of foundation on which the more textured upper part of the building rests.

This project demonstrates how a traditional material—brick—can be used to create a contemporary architectural solution. When designing the facade of a private house, similar techniques can be adapted on a smaller scale: playing with the texture of brickwork, creating vertical elements for dynamics, contrasting different types of surfaces. The combination of brick with metal elements can also add modernity to a traditional building appearance.

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