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The presented house demonstrates a modern interpretation of the North American style with clear influences from Northwest Contemporary and Prairie School architecture. The facade features a horizontal composition with characteristic overhanging eaves and distinct geometry.
The facade's color palette consists of neutral brown tones with contrasting dark brown accents. The combination of materials creates special expressiveness: the main part is clad with horizontal panels, while the lower tier and entrance elements are emphasized with stone masonry, adding textural variety and visual stability.
A distinctive element of the facade is the vertical glazing in the central part, creating an accent and visually breaking up the horizontal lines. Large windows with minimalist divisions ensure good natural lighting and emphasize the contemporary character of the building. The entrance area draws particular attention with its modern design door featuring horizontal glass inserts and an open porch with minimalist railings.
The garage door is well integrated into the overall design and doesn't disrupt the compositional integrity, thanks to its matching color scheme and horizontal lines. The landscape design with young plantings and stone elements harmoniously complements the architecture, creating a unified ensemble.
To adapt similar techniques in your own facade design, consider using horizontal lines in cladding, combining materials (wood/stone/panels), vertical glazing accents, and overhanging roof elements to create expressive geometry. It's also important to pay special attention to the entrance group as a key element in the perception of the house.