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This modern residential house represents an impressive example of minimalist architecture organically integrated into the hilly landscape. The building's facade features strict geometry and expressive asymmetry. The main volume is finished in a light gray color, creating an elegant contrast with the surrounding greenery of the coniferous forest.
The most expressive element of the facade is the large panoramic glass surface on the upper level, which not only provides abundant natural light but also reflects the sky, visually lightening the massive structure. An interesting architectural solution appears in the triangular window on the roof slope, emphasizing the dynamic form of the building.
The facade has a clear vertical zoning: the lower level with the garage is organically built into the stone retaining wall made of natural stone, the middle level is more private with smaller window openings, and the upper level is maximally open, with a terrace protected by glass railings.
Special attention should be paid to how the house integrates into the site's topography. The architect skillfully used the height difference, creating a retaining wall of rough natural stone that serves as the foundation for the modern volume of the house. This technique creates an interesting dialogue between modern and traditional materials.
For homeowners wishing to apply similar techniques in their own projects, it's worth noting the contrasting combination of materials (concrete, glass, natural stone), the use of large glazed surfaces to visually expand the space, as well as the clever utilization of the site's terrain instead of radically altering it.