MF+Arquitetos elevates architecture between interior and exterior spaces, combining clean lines and high-quality natural materials to offer a new concept of living. A closer look at three projects.
For nearly fifteen years, founders Mariana Garcia Oliveira and Filipi Oliveira, based in Franca, São Paulo, Brazil, have distinguished themselves with their contemporary style. The duo, graduates in architecture and urban planning—and deeply connected to the city—apply their expertise to residential, commercial, industrial, and interior spaces. Their firm, MF+Arquitetos, established in 2009 and renamed and restructured in 2015, has completed three recent projects that are of particular interest to us.
BRUTALISM
The House on the Lake (Casa do Lago) is located in Uberlândia, Minas Gerais. Brutalism is evident in its clean lines, which harmonize with the natural surroundings. The 557 m² structure is a 36,5-meter-long concrete block with a 2,60-meter-high ceiling and a swimming pool integrated into the lake's edge. The entrance is on the opposite side, via a walkway where a pool with a footbridge provides access to the interior. The volumes house, on one side, two suites and the master bedroom's private garden, and on the other, the garage, bathrooms, wine cellar, and kitchen. Sliding glass doors invite in light, while vertical louvered sunshades provide sun protection and privacy. The house thus plays with the boundaries between interior and exterior, giving pride of place to authentic materials such as stone for the floors and walls, and concrete and wood panels for the ceiling. This composition contrasts with the materials of the furniture, such as leather and linen.
LIGHT SHOWS
The Collector's Corner (Recanto do colecionador), located in Franca, is a place of unparalleled beauty, a true sanctuary. The 130 m² house is characterized by its simple elements: pure forms, seamless integration with nature, and the use of natural materials. The project draws inspiration from a cosmopolitan figure and collector of stories. The emphasis is on earthy tones, utilizing stone, wood, marble, and concrete. Pivoting wooden sunshades enclose the house while allowing soft, diffused light to filter through, creating beautiful geometric patterns. Brazilian furniture, artwork, and photographs contribute to the comfort and tell a story where the tangible blends with the essential.
CONNECTION WITH NATURE
The House of Bar (Casa da Barra), located this time in Rio de Janeiro, South America, is a project nearing completion. Its structure of
The 833 m² property, surrounded by rainforest flora, forms an ideal living space with natural ecological features. A terraced outdoor pool is harmoniously integrated into the lush vegetation, further blurring the lines between indoors and outdoors. The main part of the building extends the semi-outdoor activity area thanks to its overhanging eaves. Living spaces, such as the living room and dining room, are separated by sliding glass doors that take the form of wooden screens. The surrounding landscape thus expands the feeling of spaciousness and maintains a sense of natural privacy.
