exposed concrete and brick residence adopts 1970s chalet typology in buenos aires forest

exposed concrete and brick residence adopts 1970s chalet typology in buenos aires forest

Barrionuevo Villanueva Arquitectos’s chalet-inspired residence

 

Barrionuevo Villanueva Arquitectos completes Casa Fruto del Bosque, a retreat nestled within the forests of Mar Azul on the Atlantic coast of Buenos Aires, Argentina. Envisioned as a sea refuge, the 145-square-meter residence reinterprets the exposed brick chalets of the 1970s. Surrounded by pine trees and shaped by the coastal climate, the project features an elevated structure of exposed concrete and brick, which rises above the ground to protect against moisture. The materials and forms spark a conversation between tradition and modernity, ensuring durability while being sustainable.

exposed concrete and brick residence adopts 1970s chalet typology in buenos aires forest
all images by Gonzalo Viramonte

 

 

interlocking bricks condition sunlight in Casa Fruto del Bosque

 

Argentinian firm Barrionuevo Villanueva Arquitectos balances three core objectives in their design: a contained budget, swift construction, and low-maintenance materials. Drawing inspiration from the iconic exposed brick chalets that once dotted Argentina’s coastal landscape, the architects revisit these vernacular elements through a contemporary lens in Casa Fruto del Bosque. The result is a robust concrete structure elevated above ground with an exterior of interlocking bricks that condition sunlight, frame views, and form versatile living spaces.

 

The residence integrates with the pine forest, where architecture and landscape coexist. Utilizing exposed materials like concrete and brick, Barrionuevo Villanueva Arquitectos emphasizes durability and a tactile connection to the environment, allowing the structure to age naturally over time. Inspired by local traditions, the home balances practicality with aesthetics, regulating sunlight and framing views of the coastal forest. This approach evokes a serene atmosphere in Casa Fruto del Bosque retreat that allows a deeper connection to nature.

exposed concrete and brick residence adopts 1970s chalet typology in buenos aires forest
envisioned as a sea refuge

exposed concrete and brick residence adopts 1970s chalet typology in buenos aires forest
the 145-square-meter residence reinterprets the exposed brick chalets of the 1970s

exposed concrete and brick residence adopts 1970s chalet typology in buenos aires forest
surrounded by pine trees and shaped by the coastal climate

exposed concrete and brick residence adopts 1970s chalet typology in buenos aires forest
the project features an elevated structure of exposed concrete and brick

exposed concrete and brick residence adopts 1970s chalet typology in buenos aires forest
the structure rises above the ground to protect against moisture

brick-clad-residence-1970s-chalet-typology-buenos-aires-pine-forest-barrionuevo-villanueva-arquitectos-designboom-1800-01

the materials and forms spark a conversation between tradition and modernity

exposed concrete and brick residence adopts 1970s chalet typology in buenos aires forest
framing views of the coastal forest

exposed concrete and brick residence adopts 1970s chalet typology in buenos aires forest
brick and warm-colored wood are used inside

brick-clad-residence-1970s-chalet-typology-buenos-aires-pine-forest-barrionuevo-villanueva-arquitectos-designboom-1800-02

drawing inspiration from the iconic exposed brick chalets that once dotted Argentina’s coastal landscape

 

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ensuring durability while being sustainable
ensuring durability while being sustainable
interlocking bricks that condition sunlight, frame views, and form versatile living spaces
interlocking bricks that condition sunlight, frame views, and form versatile living spaces
the home balances practicality with aesthetics
the home balances practicality with aesthetics
the architects revisit vernacular elements through a contemporary lens in Casa Fruto del Bosque
the architects revisit vernacular elements through a contemporary lens in Casa Fruto del Bosque
the residence integrates with the pine forest
the residence integrates with the pine forest
utilizing exposed materials like concrete and brick, Barrionuevo Villanueva Arquitectos emphasizes durability
utilizing exposed materials like concrete and brick, Barrionuevo Villanueva Arquitectos emphasizes durability
architecture and landscape coexist
architecture and landscape coexist
the materials allow the structure to age naturally over time
the materials allow the structure to age naturally over time
longitudinal section by Barrionuevo Villanueva Arquitectos
longitudinal section by Barrionuevo Villanueva Arquitectos
cross sections by Barrionuevo Villanueva Arquitectos
cross sections by Barrionuevo Villanueva Arquitectos
staircase masonry/construction details by  Barrionuevo Villanueva Arquitectos
staircase masonry/construction details by Barrionuevo Villanueva Arquitectos
floor plan by Barrionuevo Villanueva Arquitectos
floor plan by Barrionuevo Villanueva Arquitectos
east facade by Barrionuevo Villanueva Arquitectos
east facade by Barrionuevo Villanueva Arquitectos
north facade by Barrionuevo Villanueva Arquitectos
north facade by Barrionuevo Villanueva Arquitectos
west facade by Barrionuevo Villanueva Arquitectos
west facade by Barrionuevo Villanueva Arquitectos
south facade by Barrionuevo Villanueva Arquitectos
south facade by Barrionuevo Villanueva Arquitectos
facade sketch by Barrionuevo Villanueva Arquitectos
facade sketch by Barrionuevo Villanueva Arquitectos

project info:

 

name: Casa Fruto del Bosque

architect: Barrionuevo Villanueva Arquitectos | @brr_vll_arq

location: Mar Azul, Buenos Aires, Argentina

area: 145 square meters

 

architects in charge: Juan Villanueva, Nicolás Barrionuevo

design team: Juan Villanueva, Nicolás Barrionuevo

clients: Yanina Sciamarella

engineering: Ing. Andrés Moscatelli

collaborators: M.M.O. Adrián Godoy

photographer: Gonzalo Viramonte | @gonzaloviramonte

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