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Modernist Facade with Semicircular Balcony: Elegant Geometry of Early Functionalism

#15740. Modernist Facade with Semicircular Balcony: Elegant Geometry of Early Functionalism

The image shows a modernist urban house, likely dating back to the 1930s. The facade of the building demonstrates characteristic features of early modernism with clean geometric shapes and minimalist details. Particularly notable is the semicircular balcony on the second floor with an elegant metal railing that creates a horizontal line and adds dynamism to the facade.

The house is finished in white with contrasting dark elements — the entrance door and garage doors on the ground floor. This color scheme emphasizes the purity of forms and volumes. The upper part of the building has a smooth curved shape, which softens the overall geometry of the facade. Large windows at the balcony level provide good natural lighting to the interior spaces.

The facade design shows the influence of functionalism, where form follows function. The absence of decorative elements is compensated by interesting architectural solutions — the rounded balcony and the smooth roofline. Such techniques can be used when designing a modern house: clear geometry, contrasting color combinations, and accent elements (for example, a balcony or porch with an unusual shape) will help create an expressive and laconic facade.

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