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Historic Facade with Crystalline Glass Intervention

#7500. Historic Facade with Crystalline Glass Intervention

This is an impressive example of modern architectural intervention in a historic building. Before us stands a massive stone structure with characteristic old masonry texture, into which a contemporary glass volume extension has been integrated. This contrasting element presents a geometrically complex glass and metal construction that literally "grows" out of the traditional stone facade.

The main historic building has a stepped silhouette with a round rose window and several rectangular window openings, which might indicate its possible ecclesiastical or civic past. The solution for the modern insertion is particularly interesting — designed as a crystalline form, illuminated from within, it creates a striking contrast with the heavy stonework of the main volume. This luminous prismatic structure simultaneously serves as an entrance group and staircase space, as evidenced by the visible steps.

The architects skillfully played with the dialogue between old and new: the brutality and materiality of the historic stone is juxtaposed against the lightness, transparency, and geometric precision of the contemporary intervention. The evening lighting emphasizes this contrast, transforming the glass extension into a glowing beacon. The laconic landscaping with a solitary tree and minimalist bench creates a neutral context, allowing full focus on the architectural dialogue.

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