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This modern residential house exemplifies minimalist architecture with clean lines and a thoughtful interplay of materials. The façade is characterized by a horizontal composition clearly divided into two levels. The lower floor is constructed with textured gray stone laid in thin horizontal courses, creating an interesting texture and visual solidity to the structure.
The upper level is clad in smooth dark gray panels, establishing a striking contrast with the stone masonry of the lower floor. A particularly expressive detail of the façade is the band of panoramic glazing beneath the flat roof with its wide overhang, which is illuminated from within during the evening, creating the effect of a floating roof. This architectural technique is not only aesthetically pleasing but also floods the upper rooms with natural light.
The central portion of the façade is resolved through large glass surfaces, sliding doors, and panoramic windows, providing a visual connection between interior and exterior. The glass façade allows glimpses of the elegant interior details, including a minimalist staircase and mid-century modern furniture. Wooden framing elements around the glass surfaces add warmth to the strict geometry of the façade.
The entrance area employs a minimalist approach – concrete slabs forming a pathway to the house harmoniously blend with the well-maintained lawn. The architect masterfully works with proportions and materials, creating a balance between openness and privacy, technology and comfort.
When designing your own façade, you might adopt techniques such as the contrasting combination of materials (stone and smooth panels), horizontal articulation of the façade, the use of lighting to highlight architectural elements, and the creation of transitional zones between the house and the surrounding landscape. Particular attention should be paid to the upper band of glazing as an element that lends lightness to the massive structure while providing additional natural illumination.