![The cross-pattern facade of this modern buidling is made from pre-cast concrete and due to the design of the building, it's located between two other materials - white plaster and aluminum slats. #ModernArchitecture #ModernBuilding #PatternedFacade](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/modern-cross-pattern-concrete-building-facade-270320-1122-01.jpg)
Architecture firm dmvA has designed the House of Lorraine, a multi-residential building in Mechelen, Belgium, that showcases a cross-pattern facade.
![The cross-pattern facade of this modern buidling is made from pre-cast concrete and due to the design of the building, it's located between two other materials - white plaster and aluminum slats. #ModernArchitecture #ModernBuilding #PatternedFacade](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/modern-cross-pattern-concrete-building-facade-270320-1122-02.jpg)
The cross-pattern facade is made from pre-cast concrete.
![The cross-pattern facade of this modern buidling is made from pre-cast concrete and due to the design of the building, it's located between two other materials - white plaster and aluminum slats. #ModernArchitecture #ModernBuilding #PatternedFacade](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/modern-cross-pattern-concrete-building-facade-270320-1122-03.jpg)
At night, the light from within the apartments highlights the pattern and helps to create a shadow effect.
![At night, the light from within the apartments highlights the cross-pattern facade and helps to create a shadow effect. #Architecture #PatternedFacade #ModernBuilding](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/modern-cross-pattern-concrete-building-facade-270320-1122-04.jpg)
Inside the building, the cross pattern allows the natural light to travel through, but at the same time provides privacy from people passing by.
![A cross pattern facade allows the natural light to travel through, but at the same time provides privacy from people passing by. #Architecture #Windows #PatternedFacade](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/modern-cross-pattern-concrete-building-facade-270320-1122-05.jpg)