The photograph showcases an exquisite clock tower executed in an architectural style that combines elements of Victorian and Neo-Gothic architecture. The tower is crowned with a distinctive pointed roof featuring decorative shingles arranged in a diamond-patterned mosaic. At the very top stands a skillfully crafted weather vane with cardinal direction indicators, which gives completeness to the silhouette.
The tower's façade demonstrates virtuoso brickwork, where the dark brown brick of the main field effectively contrasts with red decorative elements. Particularly noteworthy are the round clock faces, framed by brickwork with alternating light wedges creating a sunburst effect. Below the cornice is a rhythmic row of decorative brackets or corbels, creating an expressive play of light and shadow, which is characteristic of late 19th century architecture.
Such architectural techniques can be adapted when designing a modern private home: contrasting brickwork, decorative elements in the form of geometric patterns made of multicolored brick, the use of decorative brackets under cornices. Even a small tower or bay window with similar decorative elements can become an expressive dominant of the façade, giving the house individuality and architectural value.