The square site is located close to Ibirapuera Park in São Paulo and has the north orientation facing the street. A family of four kids which the couple loves culinary asked for a simple and functional house. Compact but integrated with all external vegetation and with a very strong connection between kitchen and all the other spaces.

RFC House, São Paulo SP Brasil, 2018. Architects Henrique Reinach and Maurício Mendonça / Reinach Mendonça Arquitetos Associados
Foto/ Photo Nelson Kon

The decision to use steel structure resulted in a light structure that places large socials spaces and open areas. This was possible because of the material used on the roof: waterproof OSB panel, that is also very light.

Two different volumes guided the project. The first one free and parallel to the street, places social spaces on the ground level and the kid’s bedrooms on the first floor. In the other volume, in the back of the site, are the kitchen on the ground level and the couple’s bedroom on the first floor. The connection between the volumes is made by a central garden courtyard.

RFC House, São Paulo SP Brasil, 2018. Architects Henrique Reinach and Maurício Mendonça / Reinach Mendonça Arquitetos Associados
Foto/ Photo Nelson Kon

The kitchen was located at more private area but can be at the same time in a main position to integrate all the ambiances. Also, in the back, there is a small swimming pool that frames the saunas and dressing room wood volume.

Photovoltaic panels, solar panels and green roof system shows the importance of sustainability and environment of the owners.

RFC House, São Paulo SP Brasil, 2018. Architects Henrique Reinach and Maurício Mendonça / Reinach Mendonça Arquitetos Associados
Foto/ Photo Nelson Kon

data sheet

project
RFC Residence

location
São Paulo SP Brasil

year
Project: 2015

Building: 2018

area
Site: 465 m2

Building: 612 m²
architecture and interior design
Henrique Reinach e Maurício Mendonça (authors) Paula Leal (architecture coordinater), Camila Osele, Carol Rasga, Claudia Bigoto, Daniela Sopas, Douglas Morilhão , Felipe Barba, Gabriel Artuzo, Giovanna Federico, Mayara Ready, Nathalia Grippa, Rodrigo Nakajima, Rodrigo Oliveira,Tadeu Ferreira, Tais Vieira, Tony Chen, Victor Gonçalves (contributers) / Reinach Mendonça Arquitetos Associados

landscape design
Jardim Paulistano

lightining design
Lightworks

structure
Benedictis Engenharia

eletrical and hydralical engineer
Zamaro

general contractor
Epson Engenharia

photos
Nelson Kon