The Agua House located in Buenos Aires, Argentina was designed by Barrionuevo Sierchuk Arquitectas and combines modern architecture with the core element of the home – a rustic stone wall.
It’s a 4,840 sq. ft. residence designed for a couple with children who needed space and freedom of movement.
On the ground floor you will notice a program of very big reception areas protected by big wooden sliding doors, while in the first floor you will see the master bedroom and a small bedroom for the guests.
Basically, the house was created based on two stone walls that interact all over the home.
It has the name of Agua Home because it’s surrounded by water, agua in English meaning water.
This sounds intriguing, but how exactly do the stone walls interact throughout the home? And is there any evidence that the water surrounding the house truly enhances the living experience, or is it just a poetic detail?
The stone walls create a tactile, grounding contrast to the fluid water elements, connecting indoor and outdoor spaces. The surrounding water naturally cools the home and reflects light, enhancing tranquility—it’s both a functional feature and a poetic design choice that enriches daily living.