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Modern Minimalist Facade with Cantilevered Volumes on a Slope

#19005. Modern Minimalist Facade with Cantilevered Volumes on a Slope

This modern residential house is an expressive example of minimalist architecture, where various volumes and textures are harmoniously combined. The facade of the building is distinguished by clean geometric lines and a contrasting combination of materials. The main composition includes white rectangular blocks with vertical dark inserts, concrete surfaces with formwork texture, and abundant glazing.

The multi-level structure of the house, skillfully integrated into the slope of the site, deserves special attention. The architect masterfully used the terrain's gradient to create a dynamic composition with cantilevered volumes on the second floor. This not only gives the building visual lightness but also forms protected terraces with glass balustrades providing panoramic views.

The facade demonstrates a carefully thought-out play with proportions and voids. Large floor-to-ceiling windows with minimalist frames create a transparency effect and blur the boundary between internal and external space. Dark wooden accents on the facade add warmth to the strict geometry of concrete and glass, while the floating roof solution above the cantilevered volume enhances the sense of lightness of the entire structure.

When designing the facade of a private house, several techniques from this project can be adopted: using contrasting materials to create visual interest; working with different volumes, pushed forward or recessed; integrating large windows for maximum natural lighting; and skillfully utilizing the site's topography as an advantage rather than a limitation of the project.

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