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Modern A-Frame Facade: Harmony of Glass and Wood in Country Architecture

#17709. Modern A-Frame Facade: Harmony of Glass and Wood in Country Architecture

This is a modern interpretation of the traditional A-frame house form, where the architect skillfully combines classical proportions with innovative solutions. The facade presents an expressive triangular structure with a glass gable that fills the interior with natural light and creates visual lightness. Particularly noteworthy is the use of wooden cladding and structural elements that emphasize the building's geometry.

The lower part of the facade is open and transitions into a covered terrace with a dining area, blurring the boundary between interior and exterior space – a technique characteristic of contemporary architecture. The evening lighting, visible through the glass gable, creates a "lantern" effect, making the house a visual focal point in the surrounding landscape.

Adjacent to the main A-frame volume is a more traditional structure with a pitched roof, creating an interesting dialogue between forms. When designing a facade of this type, the key elements become the proportions of the triangular volume, the relationship between solid and glass surfaces, and materiality – in this case, the wooden cladding gives the structure warmth and connects it to the natural surroundings.

The reflection of the house in the pool water in the foreground enhances the architectural impression, creating a play of mirror images and emphasizing the verticality of the main volume. This project demonstrates how a contemporary reinterpretation of an archetypal house form can create expressive and functional architecture.

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