adjustable sunshades animate rustic facade in argentine residence by TIM arquitectos

TIM Arquitectos’s house adopts brazilian architectural elements

TIM Arquitectos reveals Casa Rio, a residence in Buenos Aires that adopts elements from Brazilian architecture and blends them with the functional needs of a family home. A closed volume in the front of the house enhances privacy, complemented by adjustable sunshades that regulate light during critical hours of the day. This combination forms an adaptable facade, offering a flexible design. Rustic and low-maintenance materials compose the exterior, like exposed concrete and bricks at the front, paired with wood in the sunshades and openings.  A curved, perforated brick wall encloses a semi-permeable patio, allowing greenery to peek through. In contrast, the rear facade of Casa Rio features large glass panels opening to the outside. 

all images courtesy of TIM Arquitectos

Casa Rio embodies the warmth of family living in Argentina

The ground floor layout by TIM Arquitectos accommodates a double-height living-dining room that offers views of the residence’s pool area. A partition wall separates the kitchen from the social area, differentiating the two spaces and their functions, while the kitchen connects with the gallery, where the grill is located. The Argentina-based firm pays homage to Brazilian architecture through Casa Rio, which combines the warmth and functionality required for family living.

Casa Rio adopts elements from Brazilian architecture

a double-height living-dining room offers views of the residence’s pool area

rustic and low-maintenance materials compose the facade, like exposed concrete and bricks

a curved, perforated brick wall encloses a semi-permeable patio

wood and concrete are combined in the interior

at the rear, glass is the main material, essential for openness

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Casa Rio pays homage to Brazilian architecture

the project combines the warmth and functionality required for family living, creating an inviting home

a closed volume in the front of the house enhances privacy

project info:

name: Casa Rio
architect: TIM Arquitectos | @grupotim.arquitectos

lead designers: Martín Aracama – Felipe Aracama
location: Canning, Buenos Aires, Argentina
photographer: Luis Barandiarán | @luis_barandiaran

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edited by: thomai tsimpou | designboom