A mountain dwelling in western Serbia by EXE Studio.

This small mountain house in western Serbia is striking for its unusual design. One half of the building is covered with white ceramic tiles and the other half with dark wooden shingles, combining elements of traditional and modern styles. The designer of the Serbian EXE Studio divided the 76-square-meter house into two unequal parts using different materials. One side with white ceramic tiles contains the kitchen, dining room and living room, while the shingle side with ebony is the bedroom and bathroom. Through the interplay between traditional and modern, the architects were able to create a unique look and make the house harmonize with its surroundings.

The house hangs on a rocky terrain, which creates a small patio under a shingle roof. There is also a small deck with wooden steps that lead to a pine grove. Outside the windows, the white part of the house offers a beautiful view of the mountains. The white covering gives the building an abstract feel, while the black part of the house is inspired by the original mountain structures. Overall, this house blends easily with the surrounding landscape due to its interesting architecture.