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Modern hillside house with a contrasting facade of concrete, wood, and glass

#8461. Modern hillside house with a contrasting facade of concrete, wood, and glass

The image showcases a modern residential house built on a hillside, where various materials and textures are organically combined to create an expressive architectural image. The facade of the house is a striking example of contemporary aesthetics with elements of California modernism.

The architectural composition of the facade is built on the contrast of materials: gray concrete, dark metal panels, and warm wooden elements create a dynamic visual rhythm. Particularly notable are the vertical wooden slats, which not only serve a decorative function but also act as sun protection elements for the large panoramic windows.

The facade has a clear horizontal articulation thanks to protruding cantilever elements and various terrace levels, creating an interesting play of volumes and shadows. Large glass surfaces ensure a visual connection between the interior space of the house and the surrounding landscape, emphasizing the concept of open space.

The abundant use of glass combined with concrete projections and metal railings on the terraces creates a sense of structural lightness, despite the significant mass of the building. The landscape design with native plants and ornamental grasses organically complements the architectural image, creating a unified ecosystem.

In your own facade design project, you can apply several techniques from this example: contrasting combination of materials (concrete, wood, metal, glass), use of horizontal projections to create shade and visually lighten the structure, vertical wooden elements for sun protection and rhythmic organization of the facade, as well as integration of architecture with the landscape to create a harmonious ensemble.

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