Exploration of an intimate, minimal and flexible refuge. House French by Mariano Fiorentini
17/06/2024.
[Rosario] Argentina
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The work by the Argentine architect Mariano Enzo Fiorentini is located in the traditional Fisherton neighborhood, located in the western area of the city of Rosario, Argentina, which is characteristic for its brick houses, its green sidewalks, and its lush vegetation. and that throughout the last century it has been building a profile with its own entity compared to the other Rosario neighborhoods.
The housing project borrows the essence of that environment and blends in silently through a compact brick volume that crosses the land from party wall to party wall, thus generating a longitudinal route of four well-differentiated spaces: the sidewalk, the patio, the house and the garden.
The housing project borrows the essence of that environment and blends in silently through a compact brick volume that crosses the land from party wall to party wall, thus generating a longitudinal route of four well-differentiated spaces: the sidewalk, the patio, the house and the garden.
House French by Mariano Fiorentini. Photograph by Ramiro Sosa.
House French by Mariano Fiorentini. Photograph by Ramiro Sosa.
House French by Mariano Fiorentini. Photograph by Ramiro Sosa.
House French by Mariano Fiorentini. Photograph by Ramiro Sosa.
House French by Mariano Fiorentini. Photograph by Ramiro Sosa.
House French by Mariano Fiorentini. Photograph by Ramiro Sosa.
House French by Mariano Fiorentini. Photograph by Ramiro Sosa.
House French by Mariano Fiorentini. Photograph by Ramiro Sosa.
House French by Mariano Fiorentini. Photograph by Ramiro Sosa.
House French by Mariano Fiorentini. Photograph by Ramiro Sosa.
House French by Mariano Fiorentini. Photograph by Ramiro Sosa.
House French by Mariano Fiorentini. Photograph by Ramiro Sosa.
House French by Mariano Fiorentini. Photograph by Ramiro Sosa.
House French by Mariano Fiorentini. Photograph by Ramiro Sosa.
House French by Mariano Fiorentini. Photograph by Ramiro Sosa.
House French by Mariano Fiorentini. Photograph by Ramiro Sosa.
House French by Mariano Fiorentini. Photograph by Ramiro Sosa.
House French by Mariano Fiorentini. Photograph by Ramiro Sosa.
House French by Mariano Fiorentini. Photograph by Ramiro Sosa.
House French by Mariano Fiorentini. Photograph by Ramiro Sosa.
House French by Mariano Fiorentini. Photograph by Ramiro Sosa.
House French by Mariano Fiorentini. Photograph by Ramiro Sosa.
House French by Mariano Fiorentini. Photograph by Ramiro Sosa.
House French by Mariano Fiorentini. Photograph by Ramiro Sosa.
House French by Mariano Fiorentini. Photograph by Ramiro Sosa.
House French by Mariano Fiorentini. Photograph by Ramiro Sosa.
House French by Mariano Fiorentini. Photograph by Ramiro Sosa.
House French by Mariano Fiorentini. Photograph by Ramiro Sosa.
House French by Mariano Fiorentini. Photograph by Ramiro Sosa.
House French by Mariano Fiorentini. Photograph by Ramiro Sosa.
House French by Mariano Fiorentini. Photograph by Ramiro Sosa.
House French by Mariano Fiorentini. Photograph by Ramiro Sosa.
House French by Mariano Fiorentini. Photograph by Ramiro Sosa.
House French by Mariano Fiorentini. Photograph by Ramiro Sosa.
House French by Mariano Fiorentini. Photograph by Ramiro Sosa.
House French by Mariano Fiorentini. Photograph by Ramiro Sosa.
House French by Mariano Fiorentini. Photograph by Ramiro Sosa.
House French by Mariano Fiorentini. Photograph by Ramiro Sosa.
House French by Mariano Fiorentini. Photograph by Ramiro Sosa.
House French by Mariano Fiorentini. Photograph by Ramiro Sosa.
House French by Mariano Fiorentini. Photograph by Ramiro Sosa.
House French by Mariano Fiorentini. Photograph by Ramiro Sosa.
House French by Mariano Fiorentini. Photograph by Ramiro Sosa.
House French by Mariano Fiorentini. Photograph by Ramiro Sosa.
House French by Mariano Fiorentini. Photograph by Ramiro Sosa.
House French by Mariano Fiorentini. Photograph by Ramiro Sosa.
House French by Mariano Fiorentini. Photograph by Ramiro Sosa.
House French by Mariano Fiorentini. Photograph by Ramiro Sosa.
House French by Mariano Fiorentini. Photograph by Ramiro Sosa.
House French by Mariano Fiorentini. Photograph by Ramiro Sosa.
House French by Mariano Fiorentini. Photograph by Ramiro Sosa.
House French by Mariano Fiorentini. Photograph by Ramiro Sosa.
House French by Mariano Fiorentini. Photograph by Ramiro Sosa.
House French by Mariano Fiorentini. Photograph by Ramiro Sosa.
Ground floor plan. House French by Mariano Fiorentini.
The work of Mariano Enzo Fiorentini explores the concept of minimal housing through a simple geometry with a pavilion format in which, with only three materials—brick, wood and glass—, the needs of the program are responded to, generating a intimate, minimal, dynamic and flexible refuge that makes the surrounding landscape its own.
The project articulates a dialogue with the neighbors according to how it is positioned in the center regarding the footprint it leaves on its party walls. This consists of a free and modulated floor with services on the south façade and completely open to the north, and the landscape whose wall on the building line, which over time will be covered by ivy, provides contrast, providing a hidden and protected spirit.
The project articulates a dialogue with the neighbors according to how it is positioned in the center regarding the footprint it leaves on its party walls. This consists of a free and modulated floor with services on the south façade and completely open to the north, and the landscape whose wall on the building line, which over time will be covered by ivy, provides contrast, providing a hidden and protected spirit.
House French by Mariano Fiorentini. Photograph by Ramiro Sosa.
Project description by Mariano Enzo Fiorentini
The work is located in the traditional Fisherton neighborhood in the city of Rosario, characterized by its brick houses, green sidewalks, and its lush vegetation.
Casa French borrows the essence of that environment and blends in silently through a compact brick volume that crosses the land from party wall to party wall, thus generating a longitudinal route of four well-differentiated spaces: the sidewalk, the patio, the house and the garden.
Sidewalk
From the street, two old ash trees mark the entrance like a natural arch and clearly define the centrality and the beginning of the route. Above the building line, a wall is eagerly waiting to be covered by the ivy that was removed during the work and thus recover its hidden and protected spirit.
House French by Mariano Fiorentini. Photograph by Ramiro Sosa.
Yard
Once inside, an austere but generously sized brick patio prioritizes the entrance and acts as a filter with the street, ensuring privacy and security.
Although the mandatory garden setback is 4m, the house is located 3m further back,
in order to articulate an urban dialogue with the neighbor by positioning itself centered with respect to the mark it leaves on the east party wall and allowing, at the same time, to get closer to the two sweet gums of the opposite neighbor that, with their shadow, protect the building from the sun of the west.
Likewise, this 7m retreat allows easy access to an access staircase to a possible extension on the upper floor without having to intervene on the current building.
The main façade to the south is completely opaque except for a void of glass brick that, like a large eye, welcomes and allows a glimpse of the green beyond, while accentuating the depth of the central perspective.
House French by Mariano Fiorentini. Photograph by Ramiro Sosa.
Home
Inside, Casa French explores the concept of minimal housing through a simple geometry, pavilion format, which with only 3 materials: brick, wood and glass respond to the needs of the program. A free and modulated floor plan, with services on the south façade, and completely open to the north and the landscape, make up a space of maximum flexibility. Only a wooden piece of furniture, as a partition, articulates the different environments of the program, and makes it possible to separate the intimate area from the social area of the home.
Garden
Finally, the garden, with its lush vegetation, is projected onto the interior space through large sliding windows that double the space and enable different uses depending on its position and the time of year. The house can be a house, gallery or barbecue area, or everything at the same time.
In this way, Casa French creates an intimate, minimal, safe, dynamic and flexible refuge, while taking over the landscape and making it its own.
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Architects
Collaborators
Construction director.- Architect Mariano Fiorentini.
Interior designer.- Architect Mariano Fiorentini.
Collaborators.- Architect Joana Severini, Architect Leonel Bertuccelli.
Execution of work.- Jacquet MMO.
Calculation of structures.- Senja Structural Engineering.
Lighting Advisor.- Fernando Piedrabuena.
Landscaping.- Eugenia Cazzoli + Alexis Luetic.
Interior designer.- Architect Mariano Fiorentini.
Collaborators.- Architect Joana Severini, Architect Leonel Bertuccelli.
Execution of work.- Jacquet MMO.
Calculation of structures.- Senja Structural Engineering.
Lighting Advisor.- Fernando Piedrabuena.
Landscaping.- Eugenia Cazzoli + Alexis Luetic.
Area
Plot area.- 460 sqm.
Constructed area.- 100 sqm.
Constructed area.- 100 sqm.
Dates
2023.
Location
Fisherton, Rosario, Argentina.
Manufacturers
Aluminum Windows.- OW Aberturas.
Wood carpentry.- Anissetti.
Porcelain.- Portobello.
Sanitaryware and taps.- Roca.
Appliances.- Samsung.
Led Lamps.- Osram.
Wood carpentry.- Anissetti.
Porcelain.- Portobello.
Sanitaryware and taps.- Roca.
Appliances.- Samsung.
Led Lamps.- Osram.
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Mariano Enzo Fiorentini
Mariano Enzo Fiorentini was born in Rosario, Argentina. In 2001 he graduated as an architect and forged his first steps with prestigious architects such as Rafael Iglesia, Gerardo Caballero, and Marcelo Villafañe.
In 2003 he embarked on a journey of self-knowledge and personal development and landed in Barcelona where he made his way participating in the execution of projects of high symbolic and conceptual value for b720 architects and GCA architects among others.
In 2008 he became the right hand of the talented interior designer of the Catalan "jet set" Estrella Salietti where he laid the foundations for founding his studio in mid-2009.
The wide range of thematic projects that he carries out allows him a high degree of creative expression while sharing a common spirit, achieving maximum complicity with the client, and establishing a code of connection that allows him to manifest his dream.
In 2003 he embarked on a journey of self-knowledge and personal development and landed in Barcelona where he made his way participating in the execution of projects of high symbolic and conceptual value for b720 architects and GCA architects among others.
In 2008 he became the right hand of the talented interior designer of the Catalan "jet set" Estrella Salietti where he laid the foundations for founding his studio in mid-2009.
The wide range of thematic projects that he carries out allows him a high degree of creative expression while sharing a common spirit, achieving maximum complicity with the client, and establishing a code of connection that allows him to manifest his dream.
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