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The photograph showcases an exquisite brick façade of a historical building executed in the early 20th century industrial style. The architectural solution demonstrates classic features of American industrial architecture with characteristic arched elements. The façade is clad in red brick, which gives the building both monumentality and warmth.
Particular attention is drawn to two large arched windows on the ground floor, framed by elegant brickwork. These arches visually support the upper part of the building and create a rhythmic accent for the façade. Small circular decorative elements (medallions) are positioned on the sides of the arches, softening the strictness of the composition.
The upper floor is adorned with a row of rectangular windows with characteristic muntins, typical for industrial architecture. The building is crowned by a wide projecting cornice with minimalist design. The color palette of the façade is built on the contrast between terracotta brick and gray-blue window frames and doors, giving the building an elegant, restrained appearance.
For private home construction, several techniques can be borrowed from this façade: contrasting combination of materials (for example, brick and metal), the use of arched elements to give expressiveness to the façade, symmetrical composition and rhythmic arrangement of window openings. It's also worth noting the use of decorative circular elements as accents that can effectively break up the strict geometry of a façade.