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Modernist Facade with Embossed Spiral Ornament

#1577. Modernist Facade with Embossed Spiral Ornament

The image shows a fragment of a building facade executed in a brutalist modernist style with decorative elements. The facade is clad with granite or concrete slabs of gray color, arranged in a clear geometric structure. Of particular interest is the decorative relief applied to the stone surface – a rhythmic ornament of spiral curls and oval elements forming a vertical composition.

The ornamental pattern creates an interesting play of light and shadow on the monolithic surface, softening the severity of the material. There is a notable contrast between the smooth areas of the cladding and the embossed decorative elements. The clear lines of the joints between the slabs emphasize the modularity and constructive logic of the facade, characteristic of mid-20th century architecture, when strict geometry was often combined with ornamental motifs referencing national or classical traditions.

In the lower right corner of the frame, one can notice part of a surveillance camera – a modern technical addition to the building's historical appearance. The vertical orientation of the decorative strip suggests its possible function as a visual accent on the corner of the building or as an element emphasizing the entrance.

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