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Floating Perforated Facade: A Dialogue of Transparency and Volume

#8600. Floating Perforated Facade: A Dialogue of Transparency and Volume

This is an outstanding example of contemporary architecture where the facade becomes a key artistic element. The building presents itself as a minimalist volume wrapped in a perforated metal shell that creates an effect of semi-transparency and lightness. The perforated metal screen serves not only as a decorative element but also as a functional one—it protects against direct sunlight while allowing sufficient light to penetrate inside.

The contrast between the opaque perforated upper part and the completely transparent glass ground floor creates a sensation that the heavy volume is floating above the ground. This dichotomy emphasizes the lightness of the construction despite the monumentality of the volume. Clean geometric lines and the strict cubic form are softened by the texture of the perforated facade, which changes its appearance depending on the viewing angle and lighting conditions.

The glass ground floor with sliding doors ensures a continuous connection between the interior and exterior spaces, blurring the boundaries between architecture and the surrounding landscape. The greenery and traditional elements (visible in the background) surrounding the building create an interesting dialogue between modernity and tradition.

This facade treatment approach can be adapted for a private home, using perforated metal panels for partial shading of rooms, creating privacy without sacrificing light, as well as a decorative element that gives the building a modern and light appearance. Such a facade can serve as a second skin for the house, regulating the microclimate and visually transforming a simple form.

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