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Dualistic Facade: Contrasting Textures in Modern Minimalism

#9004. Dualistic Facade: Contrasting Textures in Modern Minimalism

The presented building demonstrates a modern approach to residential architecture, combining minimalism with traditional forms. The facade is designed in a contrasting white and dark palette, where the white plastered part of the first floor creates a base for the geometrically expressive dark wooden volume of the second floor with its characteristic gabled roof.

Particularly interesting is the design of the entrance area and garage – the canopy creates a walk-through passage that visually lightens the massiveness of the building and forms a functional semi-open space. Black window frames effectively contrast with both the white and wooden finishes, giving the facade graphical quality and structure.

The vertical dark cladding of the upper volume creates an interesting play of light and shadow, emphasizing the texture of the material. The minimalist landscape design with young trees and a stepped territory complements the architectural composition.

When designing your own facade, it's worth paying attention to the effectiveness of contrasting material combinations, using cantilevered elements to create transitional zones between exterior and interior, as well as combining modern techniques with traditional forms (like the gabled roof in this example). The clean geometry of windows and doorways also plays an important role in creating an expressive and harmonious appearance of the building.

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