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Dualistic Facade: Minimalist White Volumes on Stone Foundation

#8386. Dualistic Facade: Minimalist White Volumes on Stone Foundation

The photograph showcases a minimalist duplex situated on a hillside surrounded by greenery. The building demonstrates characteristic features of contemporary architecture with clean geometric forms in the shape of two conjoined twin houses with triangular roofs.

The facade is finished in white, creating a stark contrast with the surrounding nature and the lower base made of natural stone. This technique visually lightens the upper part of the structure, making it more elegant. The foundation of raw stone not only provides stability for the building on the slope but also organically connects the architecture with the landscape.

Window openings are asymmetrically placed on the facade, creating an interesting composition and rhythm. Their dark frames contrast with the white walls, emphasizing the building's structure. At the second-floor level, there is a small balcony with minimalist metal railings, while the lower level is designed as open terraces or garage spaces.

For your own facade design, you could borrow techniques such as combining materials with different textures (smooth plaster and rough stone), using contrasting colors to highlight architectural elements, asymmetrical window placement to create a dynamic appearance, and integrating the building into the landscape through terracing and the use of local materials.

Individual project of reconstruction of the facade of a country house.
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