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Minimalist country house with contrasting façade and floating upper floor

#16064. Minimalist country house with contrasting façade and floating upper floor

The image showcases a modern private residence with minimalist architecture that harmoniously integrates into the surrounding natural landscape. The façade features clean geometric forms and a striking contrast of materials — the white plastered surfaces of the upper floor dramatically juxtaposed against the warm wooden elements of the lower level.

Particularly noteworthy is the "floating volume" technique characteristic of contemporary architecture — the upper floor appears to hover above the lower one, creating a dynamic composition and a sheltered terrace. The façade is enriched with vertical wooden louvers that not only serve a decorative purpose but also function as sun-shading screens, creating an interplay of light and shadow on the building's surface.

The architect skillfully employed floor-to-ceiling glazing on the ground floor, blurring the boundary between interior space and the surrounding nature. In contrast, the second floor is more enclosed, with thoughtfully positioned window openings and an elegant balcony that emphasizes the horizontal composition of the volume. An important element of the composition is the pool, which visually extends the linear geometry of the building and creates additional reflective surfaces.

In your own home, you could apply similar techniques: contrasting combination of materials (plaster and wood), the use of projecting volumes to create protected outdoor spaces, vertical sun-shading louvers, as well as a careful balance between open and closed surfaces to achieve the right mix of privacy and connection with the surrounding environment.

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