#415. Colonial Villa with Symmetrical Facade and Two-Tiered Verandas

The image shows a colonial villa in a tropical style, presumably located in Southeast Asia or islands of the Indian Ocean. The building features a symmetrical two-story composition with characteristic elements of colonial architecture from the late 19th to early 20th century.

The facade of the villa is strictly symmetrical and organized according to a classical tripartite scheme. The central part is emphasized and slightly protrudes forward, highlighting the main entrance with stairs. A distinctive feature of the facade is the abundance of open verandas with balustrades on both the first and second floors. Arched openings with a characteristic colonial profile are supported by simple classical columns, creating a rhythmic row along the entire length of the facade.

The upper level of the building is crowned with a decorative balustrade, which serves as a parapet for the flat roof and simultaneously as an architectural completion of the composition. The wall material is plastered masonry painted white, which is typical for colonial buildings in hot climates and provides better reflection of sunlight.

In front of the house, there is a small garden with tropical plants and a decorative pond with a classical-style sculpture in its center. The overall atmosphere of the complex conveys the spirit of the colonial era with its desire to adapt European architectural traditions to the tropical climate.