Detailing Exterior Facades with Wooden Lattices

Flat exterior walls can make large buildings look plain. You can use decorative wooden lattices to introduce geometric depth and surface variation to your architecture.

Adding Architectural Relief to Plain Walls

1. Build the primary exterior wall of your structure using your choice of solid building blocks.

2. Identify blank sections between wall columns, corners, or foundation lines that lack depth.

3. Recess these wall segments by one block inward, or place decorative wooden lattices directly along the outer face of the wall to create an exterior layer.

4. Fill the designated panels with matching lattice models to create ornate wooden screens that break up monotone surfaces.

Accenting Windows and Structural Arches

1. Frame regular window openings with wooden lattices on either side to serve as decorative exterior shutters.

2. For arched entryways or porch overhangs, place lattice pieces directly into the upper curves of the arch. This frames the passage with intricate woodwork without obstructing the walking path below.

3. Choose tighter lattice models for private ground-floor windows and looser weaves for upper-story accents to vary your building's architectural profile.