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Contrasting Modern House Facade: Interplay of Volumes, Light and Materials

#8462. Contrasting Modern House Facade: Interplay of Volumes, Light and Materials

The presented modern residential building exemplifies striking contrast architecture in an urban context. The facade is built on an interplay of geometric volumes and materials. The upper level features dark tones with extensive glazing and an expressive roof overhang creating a dynamic horizontal line. The lower level contrasts with light concrete panels, forming precise geometry and providing visual stability to the composition.

Particularly noteworthy is the interaction between substantial rectangular volumes — the dark upper section and light lower portion, which intersect and protrude relative to each other, creating a dynamic and contemporary silhouette. Large panoramic windows provide abundant natural light and visual connection with the surroundings, while wooden elements at the entrance add warmth to an otherwise minimalist design.

The landscaping with low-growing plants is harmoniously integrated into the architectural composition, softening the geometric lines of the building. It's interesting to observe the contextual contrast with the traditional brick house in the background, which emphasizes the modernity of the presented structure.

For your own home, you might borrow techniques such as: contrasting material combinations (dark cladding for the upper floor and light concrete), using protruding volumes to create a dynamic facade, integrating large panoramic windows, and employing horizontal lines to visually expand the space. The minimalist approach to landscape design is also an excellent complement to contemporary architecture.

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