Prepare - M . Sarah Bashir
The front facade of all buildings is the first mirror that reflects to the viewer the compatibility, harmony and sound thinking of the architect who designed it, and the choice of facade window design is one of the most important things that occupy the mind of the architect and the homeowner.
Facade symmetry
Designs for home facades of all kinds vary depending on the style of the house The shapes of the windows and the surrounding ornaments, If we talk about designing a house with rounds in the columns and facade, the window with full or half rotation from the top is the most appropriate design that suits the architecture of this house, while in the case of a facade with straight columns with sharp corners, square and rectangular windows fit this shape, knowing that the formation and diversification in the design of windows between circular and straight in the same perimeter needs great care, accuracy and art. Because the lack of symmetry and harmonious visibility to the eye causes the architecture and composition to lose its beauty and harmony.
Entrance to the house
The entrance is considered the first interface that meets the visitor when he enters the house, which expresses the welcome and honor of the guest, so it must take great attention from the designer to make its decoration distinctive and suggest to the visitor that he is welcome and that the brightness and happiness begins from the entrance of the house, villa or palace.
Key points to consider for villa and palace entrances
1- Having a suitable and sufficient space for the design, as the entrance decor depends on its size, a small entrance needs a simple and unpretentious decor, preferably in a light color such as white and beige shades with a light floor as well as central and side lighting to give the illusion of space and comfort to those who pass through it.
When the entrance is large, there are many options for colors, lighting, and stones used to decorate or clad it, as stone, both natural and artificial, is best suited for villas and palaces because it lasts for a long time and does not need to be renewed.
2- The entrance should be facing the guest when he enters the dwelling, and lighting, ceilings, floors and other structural elements should be studied to take advantage of them to add other touches of beauty to the reception corner.
Each type of lighting plays a role in showing the beauty of the entrance depending on its style, it can be strong or light, side or interior.
The flooring has a great importance in the appearance of the entrance and its luxury, as some of them are waterproof, some can withstand the weight of cars, and others can be shaped and have multiple colors
Exterior facades and design variations
The exterior facade is the reflection of the inner beauty of the dwelling, whether it is a villa or a residential building, so it was important to determine a design that suits our oriental character and at the same time suits the artistic sense of the owner of the place.
Exterior façade designs have become so numerous and complex that it has become possible to take ideas and add to them with more ideas to suit one's personal taste.
Meaning that the process does not fall under the banner of transportation and copying only, and this is what we notice a lot in front of our eyes because the exterior designs took new and varied ideas from modern to classic to Islamic to European .... Let's see together some of the designs for these many names and see the new and ideas that can be taken from each type, including:
Modern design
It is characterized by extreme simplicity with a few touches that are a little strange but beautiful, and the extreme simplicity and color harmony give the facade a striking beauty.
The use of natural stones for the exterior design of facades is in itself a novelty despite the passage of time on this type of design, but the eye does not get bored of it because it adds in all directions brilliance, beauty and luxury to the place.
Keep in mind that a simple design is more pleasing to the eye, and can be maximized with lavish designs that are a bit more complex. .
Moroccan design with an Islamic theme
Moroccan decoration is characterized by a beautiful and unique Islamic character, where the facade is characterized by windows with limited space and takes rectangular and semicircular shapes with the design of the walls at an angle, taking into account the planting of palm trees on both sides of the main entrance. .
Most of the designs take the traditional form of the old building, the rectangular facade with right angles, with the use of wood in some parts, especially the balcony roof as a pergola.
European design
Some of them take the beautiful uncomplicated form with attention to the green space surrounding it. As for the design, we note that the use of glass spaces represented by windows and external entrances is large due to the lack of privacy, such as the Arab countries in most houses there is no separation fence between each other and the space is open to everyone, so the interest in the green space there is great and the use of some classic shapes in modern designs gives a kind of change that is endearing to the eye as in the design of the windows.
The use of circulation in the terrace or balcony also gives more beauty than the traditional angular shapes with windows designed to fit them.
