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This modern urban house with a minimalist black brick facade represents an excellent example of urban architecture harmoniously integrated into a row of historical buildings. The facade is made of dark gray or black brick, creating an impressive contrast with neighboring buildings made of light stone and classic red brick.
The architectural solution of the facade is built on clear horizontal lines of two large panoramic windows with wooden frames in a warm amber shade. These ribbon windows not only provide abundant natural light to the interior spaces but also create expressive horizontal accents on the monolithic dark surface. The wooden window frames add warmth and organic quality to the strict geometric solution of the facade.
The first floor has a combined solution – the garage door and entrance group are executed in the same dark palette, which emphasizes the integrity of the architectural appearance. The three-level structure of the building is clearly readable thanks to the distinct zoning of the facade.
Such a facade solution can be adapted for a private home by using contrasting dark brick, creating accent horizontal windows with warm wooden frames, and taking a minimalist approach to decor. This style is particularly appropriate for narrow urban lots where it's important to use the available space as efficiently as possible while maintaining architectural expressiveness.