exterior shot use the base image as the absolute and non negotiable source for the architecture geometry proportions camera position composition and site layout preserve the building exactly as shown in the base image do not redesign reinterpret simplify resize or move any architectural element maintain the exact gable geometry projecting timber frame roof thickness black metal edges recessed fa ade continuous upper glazing horizontal beam window door stone retaining wall stone staircase structural supports and existing terrain slope use the reference image only as the target for visual expression atmosphere material realism and rendering quality do not copy its building geometry fa ade composition openings roof shape or surrounding layout match the reference image as closely as possible in the following aspects soft bright and diffuse natural daylight high key architectural photography with controlled exposure quiet contemplative and slightly misty atmosphere low contrast lifted shadows and soft tonal transitions muted and desaturated natural colors refined photographic texture with subtle film grain realistic slightly weathered pale timber with a matte finish fine wood grain restrained tonal variation and small naturally distributed knots soft and physically realistic glass reflections the upper triangular glazing must read as a continuous glass plane installed in front of the structure with only very fine vertical joints between glass panels and no visible exterior mullions or diagonal frames natural irregular vegetation composed of fine grasses native groundcover and a few mature trees avoid repetitive or artificial looking vegetation preserve the steep mountain slope the lake must appear far away and considerably below the building visible only as a distant horizontal presence through the landscape create atmospheric depth between the high building site and the distant lake the final result should look like a high end editorial architectural photograph not a conventional cgi render it must retain the exact project shown in the base image while achieving the atmosphere material subtlety reflections vegetation and photographic quality of the reference image
