Contemporary/Chalet, at the same time grey/brown

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Dynamic urban home facade with contrasting concrete and wood finishes

#16078. Dynamic urban home facade with contrasting concrete and wood finishes

This modern three-story urban building exemplifies minimalist architecture with clean geometric forms. The facade is designed with a combination of two primary materials: gray rendered concrete and warm wooden panels, creating a striking contrast of textures and colors.

Particularly notable is the facade composition with protruding volumes and shifted planes that bring dynamism to the entire structure. The architect skillfully employed the technique of "volume play," where rectangular blocks appear to be offset from one another. Floor-to-ceiling windows of various sizes provide abundant natural light to the interior spaces and create a visual lightness despite the overall monolithic construction.

The external staircase with metal railings not only serves a functional purpose but also becomes an important decorative element, emphasizing the vertical development of the architecture. The recessed lighting beneath the protruding elements of the facade adds depth and expressiveness in the evening, highlighting the building's structure.

When designing your own facade, several techniques from this example can be adopted: combining contrasting materials (such as cold concrete and warm wood), using protruding volumes to create an interesting play of light and shadow, integrating exterior lighting to accentuate architectural details, and incorporating large-format glazing to visually unite interior and exterior spaces.

Practical issues of "The Secrets of Beautiful Facades"