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Modern facade with contrasting combination of stone, glass and wood in natural surroundings

#15522. Modern facade with contrasting combination of stone, glass and wood in natural surroundings

This house represents an excellent example of modern architecture with elements of Prairie style and minimalism. The facade demonstrates a harmonious combination of natural stone, wood, and glass. Particularly impressive are the extensive glass surfaces, designed as panoramic windows with black frames, creating a striking contrast with the light stone masonry.

The architectural composition of the house is built on a combination of geometric volumes of different heights and protruding elements. The flat roofs with wide overhangs echo the traditions of Frank Lloyd Wright's Prairie architecture, giving the building horizontal dynamics. Wooden inserts on the upper level add warmth and naturalness to the overall palette of materials.

The facade is skillfully integrated into the surrounding landscape through stone stepped terraces that organically transition into the natural environment. The designer cleverly used stone blocks of various sizes to create a multi-level system of retaining walls and steps, which not only serves a functional purpose but also aesthetically connects the architecture with its natural context.

When developing your own facade, you can adopt techniques such as contrasting combinations of materials, use of large glazed surfaces for visual lightness, playing with volumes and protruding elements to create interesting shadows and airiness in the structure. It's also important to pay attention to integrating the house into the landscape, as done here with the terraced approach.

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