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Modern Facade with Glass and Corten Steel Contrast

#19071. Modern Facade with Glass and Corten Steel Contrast

This modern residence is an impressive example of harmonious combination of various materials and textures in facade design. The architectural composition is built on the contrast between the transparency of extensive glazing and the massiveness of Corten steel, which acquires its characteristic rusty-orange hue through the natural oxidation process.

The building facade demonstrates a bold approach to geometry: the clean lines of the white roof create a sense of lightness and hovering, while the brutal Corten panels add tectonic power to the composition. The corner panoramic glazing with a clear rhythm of mullions not only provides abundant natural light to interior spaces but also creates a striking contrast with the warm tones of metal elements.

Particular attention should be paid to the building entrance — a laconic portal made of Corten steel framing a dark doorway creates a dramatic accent and clearly marks the entry point. The architects skillfully use height gradation, transitioning from the main volume to the side wing with an openwork lattice structure that filters light and creates a play of shadows.

The landscaping solution emphasizes the modern character of the architecture: minimalist planting of tropical plants, including characteristic palm trees, a neat lawn, and simple concrete steps create a framing that doesn't compete with the expressiveness of the facade.

For your own home, you can draw from this project the idea of combining contrasting materials, using architectural metal with distinctive patina, large-format glazing in black frames, as well as the principle of clearly highlighting the entrance group as the visual accent of the building.

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