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Before me stands a majestic building in Neo-Gothic style, demonstrating a remarkable example of late 19th - early 20th century architecture. The facade is constructed from brown brick, giving it both monumentality and warmth. Particularly impressive is the high gabled front that frames the central part of the building, characteristic of Flemish Gothic.
The roof is covered with terracotta tiles, creating a pleasant contrast with the brown brickwork. The facade is richly decorated: special attention should be paid to the magnificent portal with skillfully executed stone carvings framing the main entrance with double wooden doors. Above the entrance is a balcony with a stone balustrade.
The building's windows are of various shapes and sizes - rectangular on the lower floors and round dormers in the mansard part of the roof. Some windows feature stained glass, which is characteristic of the Neo-Gothic style. Corner turrets and chimneys complete the composition, giving the building a resemblance to a medieval castle.
When designing the facade of your own home, you can draw inspiration from some elements of this building: the use of contrasting materials (brick and stone), decorative framing of the entrance group, variety of window openings, and thoughtful articulation of the facade. Even on a more modest scale, these techniques can give a house individuality and architectural expressiveness.