A Modern & Sustainable Horse Property in Argentina

This jumping facility is inspired by modern architecture with a focus on sustainability.

Welcome to Club Ecuestre HA, a jumping club situated in Buenos Aires, Argentina designed by Estudio Balzano & Asco. Inspired by modern architecture and designed with sustainability in mind, the property and structures within the space were built for purpose and function. Intentional site planning separates main visitor and rider access from service access to create safe and thoughtful traffic patterns for horses and vehicles. The property consists of the stable, an on site manager’s house, service shed, sand track, covered walker for training and multiple turnout options.

Photography by Begoña Terradas Rodriguez

Traditional construction was used for this stable with concrete, iron and hardwood walls to create a durable barn. All of the stalls are made from concrete, while the social walls and dividers are constructed of brick and concrete. Inside the barn there are 20 stalls, a loft with a bathroom and gallery, main tack room, secondary tack room and 2 interior wash stalls.

The wooden sliding exterior window pops beautifully against the concrete.

Barn Interior

Club Ecuestre HA was planned with place for everything to keep the stable organized and controlled. There is harmony between safety and aesthetics. Contemporary design allows straight lines and a beautiful barn.

Inside, the well ventilated stable offers ample airflow for its equine residents. There are 20 box stalls in the barn, with 10 on each side. The barn is divided in half, each set of stalls can function independently from one another, making feeding and tacking up a breeze.

The biggest challenge for the firm was creating stalls for show jumpers who were used to being in completely enclosed stalls in previous barns. Estudio Balzano embraced an open concept design between the stalls that allowed for controlled contact with the other horses. Some division near the feeders was kept in place, but the horses can socialize between stalls and still retreat if they desire.

Rubber pavers are found throughout the barn to create a safe, non-slip surface. The modern and beautiful light fixtures are from a local shop in Argentina.

Tack Room

There are two tack rooms in the barn including a main and secondary.

The outdoor arena is just steps away from the barn.

The Grounds

Here, a covered round pen for training and exercise offers shelter from the sun and elements.

Thank you Estudio Balzano & Asoc. for sharing this project with Stable Style. Keep up with estudiobalzano_ on Instagram. Be sure to also read about this Polo Barn designed by Estudio Balzano as well.

Photography by Begoña Terradas Rodriguez