Tigre, BA, Argentina
Ferraro House
Site Area : 580 m2
Built Area : 370 m2
Project : 2021
Construction : 2022-2024
Design Statement
Ferraro House is a single-family home located in a waterfront neighborhood in the Tigre district, in the north of Buenos Aires province. With exclusive access to the natural canal that borders the neighborhood, the house is oriented north-south at the end of one of the neighborhood streets—a cul-de-sac—meaning it has only one neighboring property and two side properties bordering the water.
The complex comprises three stacked and staggered concrete volumes, creating semi-covered extensions and terraced gardens. These volumes create a sequence of spaces that unfolds vertically, like an architectural procession leading to the landscaped end, transitioning from public to more private areas. By elevating much of the program, all the spaces connect more directly and contemplatively with the surrounding landscape. This effect is accentuated by large, continuous windows.
The ground-floor entrance hall was conceived as a flexible space that allows for diverse uses.
The perimeter windows are stacked to create a through-space, connecting the front garden with the dock leading to the waterway. More enclosed spaces are also configured, such as the garage and the barbecue area, which serves as storage for nautical equipment. In addition, there is a service area at the front and an open deck that extends towards the pool and the canal.
On the first floor, a circulation path separates the public and private areas: two bedrooms with a shared bathroom at the front of the lot; The social area, including the living room, dining room, and kitchen, faces south with expansive views of the river.
On the second floor, the master suite occupies the entire floor, incorporating a study, a dressing room, and a covered balcony. All spaces on this level offer sweeping views of the surrounding landscape. This level also provides access to a garden terrace planted with native species. Casa Ferraro is constructed entirely of exposed concrete, with interior details in lapacho wood that add warmth to the spaces. The black aluminum window frames are complemented by a system of movable micro-perforated sheet metal enclosures, which optimize ventilation and natural light. For the project's finish, precisely modulated phenolic panels were used, ensuring visual continuity with the concrete lines and creating a harmonious integration between the different materials and the structure.
Estudio Galera / Oficina Correa
Ariel Galera, Architect.
Cesar Amarante, Architect.
Francisco Villamil, Architect.
Ariel Correa, Architect.
Collaborators:
Tomás Molinaro, Luisina Noya, Albana Mazza, Juan Centurión, Paula Mazzucchelli
Consultants:
Structural Engineer: María Teresita Medina
Photography: Javier Agustín Rojas
Builder: Correa Construction
