SF-FR House by Mariano Ravenna: Flexible Family Living in Los Hornos, Argentina

Redefining the Family Home

In an era where traditional family structures are evolving, SF-FR House addresses the challenge of creating a flexible home for a blended family of two adults with children from previous relationships. Rather than following the conventional “single-family box” model, the design allows for adaptability, privacy, and social interaction.

Dynamic and Adaptable Spaces

The interior layout of SF-FR House is designed for flexibility. Except for the kitchen and bathroom, every space is multifunctional. Rooms can easily transform into a bedroom, living area, office, playroom, or communal space, depending on the inhabitants’ needs at any given moment. This approach encourages personal choice and interaction, allowing family members to decide when, how, and with whom to connect.

Privacy and Connectivity

Facing the street, the house maintains privacy and discretion, while its interior opens seamlessly to create a fluid and permeable living environment. Rather than relying on large windows, the design promotes a unique spatial relationship with the outdoors, enhancing intimacy without compromising natural light and ventilation.

Nature Integration: Living Under a Green Umbrella

The plot features four ash trees aligned along its length. SF-FR House not only preserves these trees but strategically situates the home under their canopy, creating a natural “green umbrella” that shades and protects the house while blending it into the surrounding landscape.

Simple and Efficient Construction

Working with a modest budget and limited skilled labor, the house employs a straightforward and efficient construction system. Concrete piles, hollow brick walls, smooth cement floors, and slab roofs with brick and expanded polystyrene deliver durability and simplicity, eliminating the need for complex construction details.

A Home for Contemporary Living

SF-FR House reimagines what a family home can be: adaptable, intimate, and connected with nature. Its design emphasizes choice, flexibility, and sustainable integration with the environment, setting a new standard for modern residential architecture.

All Photographs are works of Rodrigo Lautaro Riquelme