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Modern minimalist facade with wooden cladding and cantilevered extension

#17039. Modern minimalist facade with wooden cladding and cantilevered extension

Before us is a modern mansion with an expressive minimalist facade clad in vertical wooden planks of a dark gray shade. The architectural composition is built on the contrast between a powerful, almost monolithic upper volume and a transparent, open ground floor. This play of "heavy" and "light" creates a dramatic effect and gives the building a special expressiveness.

The facade demonstrates masterful use of natural wood texture, which adds warmth to the strict geometric form. Particularly noteworthy is the cantilevered extension of the second floor, forming a protected terrace and creating an interplay of light and shadow. The glass railing of the second-level balcony is practically invisible, enhancing the sense of lightness and openness of the space.

The panoramic glazing of the ground floor blurs the boundary between interior and exterior, opening a view of the minimalist internal space with white furniture. The contrast between the dark facade and the light interior enhances the architectural expressiveness of the structure.

When designing a private house facade, similar techniques — vertical division of cladding, cantilevered extensions, contrast of materials and textures — can be successfully adapted to create a modern, expressive appearance of the building. A particularly successful solution here seems to be the use of natural materials in a contemporary interpretation, which gives the building both a current and timeless character.

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