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Before us stands a modern residential house with expressive geometry and a minimalist façade. The architectural composition is built on a combination of two volumes with triangular pitched roofs, creating a recognizable silhouette that references the archetype of a traditional house but in a contemporary interpretation.
The façade is clad in gray brick, which gives the building a tectonic quality and material solidity. The strict geometry is softened by the non-standard arrangement of window openings, which vary in size and shape. Particularly notable is the central window with a triangular completion that echoes the form of the roof.
The warm glow emanating from the windows creates an expressive contrast with the cool gray surface of the brickwork. This technique visually animates the house, especially during the twilight hours when this photograph was taken. The minimalist façade design is devoid of excessive decoration, with expressiveness achieved through clean volumes and precisely calculated proportions.
The property boundary is formed by vertical wooden elements of uneven height, creating a dynamic line and softening the geometric rigor of the building. The white wall on the right becomes an accent element, contrasting with the overall gray palette.
This example demonstrates several techniques that can be used when designing a modern façade: playing with geometric roof forms, contrasting window openings of different sizes, using natural materials (brick, wood), creating contrast between external restraint and warm internal luminescence, as well as integrating traditional architectural elements into contemporary aesthetics.