Rocky Monolithic Modern Homes

The House on the Stone Was Built into the Side of a Large Boulder

Mexico City-based photographer Jorge Hernanzes de la Garza captured the finished project of the recently built House on the Stone.

The home was built on a rocky lot in Mexico City, borrowing materials from the surrounding landscape. Comprised of a series of stacked boxes, this house rises three stories high, with a rugged and rustic exterior. The interior if filled with the same stone features, but the design team added a warm contrast with wood paneling. The rear of the home is a series of floor to ceiling windows, allowing for an indoor outdoor living feeling.

The large windows of the House on the Stone open up onto the landscaped garden and view of the 15 meter-high stone wall.

Image Credit: <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.hernandezdelagarza.com/">Jorge Hernandez de la Garza </a>

Sustainable Architecture
The use of natural materials and blending with the surrounding landscape presents opportunities for sustainable architectural designs.
Vertical Living
The multi-story stacked design showcases the potential for compact and space-efficient vertical living solutions.
Indoor-outdoor Integration
The floor-to-ceiling windows create seamless indoor-outdoor connectivity, inspiring innovative design solutions for integrated living spaces.

Industries Being Reshaped

Architecture
Architects and designers can explore new ways to incorporate natural elements and sustainable practices into their projects.
Real Estate
Developers can capitalize on the vertical living trend by creating unique and space-efficient housing options for urban areas.
Home Decor
The integration of indoor and outdoor spaces in home design opens up possibilities for creating functional and aesthetically pleasing living environments.
SCORE
4.1 out of 10
GENDER
50% Men50% Women
MARKETTop markets: South America
GENERATION
  • Gen Z
  • Gen Alpha
  • Millennial (primary audience)
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POPULARITY
Popularity 69%
Activity 45%
Freshness 8%

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