How to design and implement Roman facades in buildings

The design and implementation of the Roman facade, which is very popular among the people of the country today, is considered one of the most attractive and beautiful facade designs. This type of design, which is mostly executed with stone, is very expensive, and therefore the wealthy people of the country are more in favor of using it.

One of the most popular building facade design styles that you can see in the country today is the Roman facade design and implementation. In general, the implementation of this type of facade in buildings not only gives a great attraction to the building, but also covers the entire facade of the building. The Roman facade is also called the classic facade in the country, which has many features.

Since the Roman facade has a great complexity of appearance and gives a special effect to the environment, many people want to design and implement a Roman facade for their buildings. Especially the wealthy people of the country who attach great importance to the attractiveness and uniqueness of the facade of their building. But do you know what material is used to implement this type of facade?

Before we discuss the materials and features of the Roman facade in residential, office, villa, commercial buildings, etc., it is better to say something about the principles of facade design. In general, the facade of the building should not only be special in terms of aesthetics and visuals, but also show the mood of the builder and the personality of the owner of the building.

Therefore, it is necessary to carefully follow the principles of facade design by the builder to design and implement the Roman facade. We can state the most important principles that should be considered for the design of the facade of the building as follows:

  • Compliance with the symmetry and balance of the shapes in the facade
  • Color, material and texture of building facade design
  • Continuity and organized complexity in facade design
  • Rhythm in architecture and facade design
  • Indicator element to eliminate the monotony of facade design
  • Simplicity of facade design
  • Lighting in facade design

Design and implementation of Roman facade with marble

All kinds of materials for the design and execution of the Roman facade

Basically, most people in the country know the classic or Roman facade with stone material. Therefore, this facade is one of the examples of costly and expensive building facades. The materials that are used to implement the Roman facade are examples of marble, granite, travertine, etc. But among these materials, we should mention travertine material as the most common material.

Of course, it should be noted that other materials are also used for the design and implementation of the Roman facade, which are less expensive. including cement facade and prefabricated facade with GFRC and polystyrene.

Characteristics of Roman facade materials

  • Marble:

Marble is an example of building facade design materials, which is very resistant to weather changes. This stone sample is not damaged by cold, heat and rain and has a high polishing ability. On the other hand, marble can be polished and made shiny and beautiful for the Roman facade. This type of stone does not absorb heat and therefore always has a cool surface.

In addition, marble does not retain dust and can be used to design and implement the Roman facade of various buildings.

Design and implementation of Roman facade with marble

  • Granite:

Granite stones are among the other materials used to design the facade of the building. These types of stones have a variety of colors and high designs and they have a reasonable price. Of course, it should be noted that granite has high resistance and durability and is not damaged by weather changes, wear and pressure.

Finally, we should mention the feature of granite stones for the design and implementation of the Roman facade, that these stones are easily matched with other building materials and add more beauty to the building facade.

  • Travertine:

Travertine stone, which is the most common and widely used type of stone for classical building facade design, is more popular than other examples. Due to its calcareous and porous nature, this stone has a low weight and reduces the load on the building. On the other hand, it has a very high variety of colors and has high adhesion.

Travertine stones, which are used for the design and implementation of Roman facades, have high toolability and can easily create various designs on them. Therefore, the use of travertine stones can add more beauty and attractiveness to the facade of the building.

  Roman facade design with travertine stone

Common elements to implement the Roman facade

In the implementation of the Roman facade, it is necessary to observe some common elements by the manufacturer. Among the most important of these elements, we should mention the following:

  1. The use of large and rough arches on which there are delicate reliefs.
  2. Using short decorative columns next to other columns.
  3. The use of all kinds of inscriptions, window frames, crescents, pastons, throats, etc. in the design and implementation of the Roman facade.
  4. Using circular columns and not using columns with an angular section for the Roman facade.
  5. Volume building to implement the Roman facade to create more strength and beauty
  6. Using the heads of cows and heads.
  7. Special and unique design for each building that is different from the facade design of other buildings.

Types of Roman facade design styles

Since it is a unique design, the Roman facade attracts the attention of many passers-by. Many believe that the Roman facade design styles are derived from ancient Iranian culture. But we must say that this style of architecture includes a huge history of ancient Iranian architecture. You can often see the column heads and inscriptions of Persepolis in the design and implementation of the Roman facade.

On the other hand, in some of the facade designs, you can also see the facade style of the buildings of the western civilized countries such as Greece, Rome, Spain, etc. Of course, most of the country’s people prefer to use the style of ancient Iranian architecture for the facade of buildings.

  Classic building facade

Installation and execution of Roman facades in buildings

The first step for designing and implementing the Roman facade is to measure the length and width of the console column and the frame of the windows and entrance doors in the facade of the building. The second stage of the implementation of the Roman facade is the iron drawing and calculation of the stage of installation of the facade by the engineer, which is called the drawing of the Roman facade. In the final stage, using the plan of the worked columns and the back walls, grouting and stone work should be done on the facade.

For the accurate installation of stone in the Roman facade, the steps of designing and implementing the Roman facade must be carefully checked. This work is usually done by highly skilled professionals.