minimalism exterior shot without changing the geometry 1 overall style and form modern minimalist architecture continues to dominate with strong geometric forms a flat roofline and clean horizontal and vertical alignment the three tier composition remains with the top volume set back for a stepped layered effect 2 material and texture details cladding dark gray fiber cement boards and black vertical louvers in metal is consistent and adding texture and shadow glazing full height dark gray glass with a slight bronze tinted transparency this enhances the warm luxurious feel during daytime in general keep the dark shaded areas as large glazing panels sometime behind the vertical louvers and consider all areas behind louvers as dark black glass showing furniture behind curtains shading devices light sheer curtains are visible behind the glazing softening the fa ade and adding depth 3 ground floor functional elements garage the two futuristic cars placed in front signal that this area may be an integrated carport or covered parking bay supported by the overhang entryway the glazed double height space to the left of center with a staircase visible inside likely marks the main entrance and vertical circulation 4 landscape site integration the scene includes a manicured front lawn with sparse trees and shrubbery suggesting a minimalist landscaping approach aligned with the architecture no visible fence or boundary elements are shown enhancing the openness and flow to the surrounding context architecture