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The image presents a modern minimalist villa located on a hillside with a panoramic view of the valley below. The building is executed in a brutalist style with predominant monolithic reinforced concrete, creating a characteristically austere geometric facade. The architectural composition consists of several offset rectangular volumes that form a dynamic silhouette of the building.
The facade features an ascetic aesthetic of raw concrete (béton brut), where the formwork texture is clearly visible, giving the surface tactility and depth. The minimalist approach is manifested in the absence of decorative elements—architectural expressiveness is achieved exclusively through the geometry of volumes, the play of light and shadow, and the contrast between the massiveness of concrete walls and the lightness of large glazed surfaces.
The lower level of the house has maximum transparency thanks to panoramic glazing, creating the effect of the upper, more enclosed volume floating above. The window openings of the upper floors are precise rectangular cuts in the concrete mass, their placement thoughtfully considering interior functional zones and viewpoints. The warm light emanating from inside the building softens the severity of the concrete facade in the evening.
For one's own home, this approach to facade design can be adapted by using contrasting materials (concrete/glass), playing with geometric volumes, creating an expressive building silhouette through a stepped composition, and adapting the architecture to the site's topography. It's important to find a balance between enclosed and open areas, ensuring both privacy and connection with the surrounding landscape.