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Minimalist Travertine Facade: Contemporary Villa with Integrated Water Feature

#17323. Minimalist Travertine Facade: Contemporary Villa with Integrated Water Feature

This modern mansion is an outstanding example of minimalist architecture, where strict lines, natural lighting, and integration with the natural landscape harmoniously coexist. The building's facade features elegant simplicity with the use of natural stone, creating a textural contrast with extensive glass surfaces. Particular attention is drawn to the horizontal composition of the facade with protruding white floor slabs, which not only form a visual frame but also provide natural shading.

The architect masterfully employed the principle of transparency, blurring the boundary between interior and exterior spaces. The central element of the composition is an elongated pool that serves as a water mirror, reflecting architectural elements and the sky, visually expanding the space. The facade solutions demonstrate professional facade design, where each element is thoughtfully conceived in terms of aesthetics and functionality.

The facade features travertine or similar natural stone with a warm hue, creating an interplay of light and shadow on the wall surfaces. Thin vertical supports and sliding glass panels emphasize the lightness of the structure, despite the monumentality of the overall composition. The landscaping of the inner courtyard organically complements the architectural ensemble, softening the strictness of geometric forms.

When designing your own home, you can adopt the following techniques: contrast of materials (stone/glass), horizontal roof projections to create shade and protection from precipitation, use of reflective water surfaces for visual expansion of space, and thoughtful landscaping that becomes part of the architectural composition of the facade.

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