The image shows a fragment of a brick façade of a historic building, executed in a style characteristic of the late 19th - early 20th century. The façade demonstrates the mastery of brickwork and attention to decorative details, which was typical for commercial architecture of that period.
Of particular note is the upper part of the façade with a decorative cornice, where a geometric ornament of protruding bricks creates an interplay of light and shadow. The windows are framed with arched lintels with radial brick laying, giving them elegance and visual interest. Between the floors runs a decorative band with a geometric pattern, visually dividing the façade and emphasizing the horizontal lines of the building.
One can observe the use of contrasting materials — the main red-brown brick is complemented by elements of stone in a different shade, possibly sandstone or limestone, which was a common technique in the architecture of that time to create textural contrast.
When designing a modern façade, several techniques can be borrowed from this historical example: the use of decorative brickwork to create visual interest; the inclusion of contrasting materials to highlight architectural elements; the application of decorative elements in the cornice area to complete the façade composition; rhythmic arrangement of windows with decorative framing. A contemporary interpretation of these classical techniques would allow creation of a façade with character and historical reference, but in a current reading.