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Floating Concrete Facade: Minimalist Hillside Residence

#17158. Floating Concrete Facade: Minimalist Hillside Residence

This impressive modern residence represents an outstanding example of minimalist architecture organically integrated into the hilly landscape. The facade demonstrates masterful use of concrete with its rough, tactile texture, creating clean geometric shapes and lines. The horizontal composition of the facade is emphasized by wide panoramic windows that blur the boundary between interior and exterior spaces.

The facade design deserves special attention with its multi-level structure, creating a visually light floating effect above the slope. The architect skillfully used the contrast between massive concrete elements and transparent glass surfaces, giving the structure both solidity and airiness. The lower level with a pool, illuminated by built-in lights, serves as a visual continuation of the main volume of the building.

The facade treatment follows the principle of "honesty of materials" - concrete is not hidden by decorative coatings but displays its natural texture. This approach can be applied in more modest projects as well, using quality formwork to create textured concrete surfaces or combining textured concrete with other materials - wood, metal, or glass to create expressive contrasts.

The minimalist facade design is complemented by carefully considered landscape design - a laconic lawn that emphasizes the purity of architectural lines. In the evening, a well-thought-out lighting system highlights the architectural features of the building, creating a dramatic visual effect.

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