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Contrasting Facade: Modern Residence with Light Stone and Dark Accents

#15844. Contrasting Facade: Modern Residence with Light Stone and Dark Accents

This is a modern two-story residence with an expressive facade that combines contrasting materials and geometric forms. The primary cladding material is light-colored stone that imitates natural limestone masonry, creating a visually solid and textural base for the building. Dark facade elements (graphite-colored panels) frame tall windows and form accent vertical sections, adding dynamism to the architectural composition.

The left part of the facade particularly stands out with its vertical glazing enclosed in a distinct dark frame, divided by horizontal elements. This technique creates an interesting interplay of light and shadow, visually increasing the height of the building. The second floor is partially finished in a light gray color with access to an open terrace featuring minimalist glass railings, which adds airiness to the volume.

The entrance to the house is accentuated by a laconic staircase with steps of irregular geometric shape, giving a sculptural quality to the approach. The garage door is executed in the same dark shade as the window frames, creating design cohesion. Moderate landscaping at the base of the house with small flowering plants softens the strict geometry of the architecture.

The facade design shows influences of modern minimalist architecture with elements of brutalism, expressed through clean lines and geometric forms. For a personal home, this style can be adapted by using contrasting combinations of textured materials (stone, wood, metal), clear geometric division of the facade, and large-format glazing framed in dark borders to create an expressive architectural image.

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