MF+Arquitetos sublimates architecture between interior and exterior, combined with a play of straight lines and a quality of natural materials that offer a new concept of living. Focus on three projects.
For almost fifteen years, founders Mariana Garcia Oliveira and Filipi Oliveira, based in Franca in the Brazilian state of São Paulo, have been making a name for themselves with their contemporary style. The duo, who have degrees in architecture and urban planning - and are married to the city - invest their expertise in residential, commercial, industrial and interior areas. MF+Arquitetos, founded in 2009 and renamed and restructured in 2015, has signed three recent projects of particular interest to us.
BRUTALISM
The House on the Lake (Casa do lago) is located in Uberlândia in the state of Minas Gerais. Brutalism takes center stage here, with clean lines in harmony with the natural environment. The 557 m² building is a 36.5 m linear concrete block with a 2.60 m high ceiling and a swimming pool set into the lake shore. The entrance is on the opposite side, crossing a walkway where a pool with a footbridge provides access to the interior. On one side, two suites and the private garden of the master bedroom, and on the other, the garage, utilities, wine cellar and kitchen. Sliding glass doors invite in the light, while vertical louver sunshades provide sun protection and privacy. In this way, the home plays with the interior and exterior, and makes the most of authentic materials such as stone for the floor and walls, concrete and wood panels for the ceiling. A composition that contrasts with furniture materials such as leather and linen.
LIGHTING EFFECTS
The Collectors' Corner (Recanto do colecionador), located in Franca, has an unparalleled beauty, presenting itself as a refuge. The 130 m² house is also characterized by its simple elements of purity of form, integration with nature and use of natural materials. The project is inspired by a cosmopolitan character and collector of stories. The emphasis is on earthy tones, using stone, wood, marble and concrete. Pivoting wooden brise-soleils close off the house, while letting in soft, diffused light that draws beautiful geometric patterns. Brazilian furniture, works of dʼart and photographs translate comfort and tell their story where the concrete blends with the essential.
CONNECTION WITH NATURE
The Maison de bar (Casa da barra), this time in Rio de Janeiro, South America, is a project that is nearing completion. Its
833 m² structure, surrounded by rainforest flora, forms an ideal living space with natural ecological features. A stepped outdoor swimming pool is harmoniously integrated into the lush vegetation, once again blurring the boundaries between indoors and outdoors. The main part of the building increases the semi-outdoor activity area thanks to overhanging eaves. Living spaces, such as the lounge and dining room, are separated by sliding patio doors in the form of wooden grilles. The surrounding landscape enhances the feeling of space and perpetuates natural intimacy.
