# Contemporary Stony Mexican Houses Rozana Montiel Builds a Home by Mixing Stone & Wooden Materials By Kalin Ned | Published 2018-03-20 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mexican-house References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2018/03/17/rozana-montiel-pairs-wood-stone-albino-ortega-house-outside-mexico-city/) & [rozanamontiel](http://rozanamontiel.com/en/proyectos/albino-ortega-house/) Local architect Rozana Montiel breathes life into a four-bedroom Mexican house in Tepoztlán. The structure successfully finds a balance between wood and stone. The [Albino Ortega House](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kiss-x-albino-pret) boasts an artisan flair since the materials are locally sourced. The [stone facade](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-1627), which is repetitiously exposed in outdoor and indoor spaces, is Texcal stone.Through material selection, Rozana Montiel is able to curate a natural connection between the man-made environment and the existing exuberant vegetation. The garden is highlighted by the layout of the Mexican house, which encompasses it so that it is a secluded and relaxing spot. The presence of water is also accentuated, as the architectural practice has integrated pools and other elements both inside and outside of the house, ultimately "refreshing" the spaces and "filling them with air and sound." Photo Credits: [Sandra Pereznieto](http://pereznieto.com/en/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 54% | Activity: 25% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Material Fusion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Exploring new ways to merge different materials in design and architecture. - **Local Sourcing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating sustainable and community-centric supply chains for construction materials. - **Integration of Nature:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrating natural elements into architectural designs to promote a harmonious relationship with the environment. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Architecture:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating innovative and sustainable architectural designs using unconventional materials. - **Construction:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing new methods and technologies for sourcing and utilizing local construction materials. - **Interior Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporating natural elements and local materials into interior design to create unique and eco-friendly spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Nature-Inspired Hilltop Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/las-rocas.md) - [Grey Brick-Cladded Mexican Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mad-house.md) - [Interior Courtyard Mexican Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-ll.md) - [Garden-Focused Timeless Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-sanje.md) - [Nature-Preserving Mexican Lake Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-santa-maria-del-oro.md) - [Light-CelebratingTwo-Storey Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-tres-rboles.md) - [Sculptural Canteliver Concrete Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-del-alma.md) - [Landscape-Integrated Hill Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-av.md) - [Tonal Brick-Designed Housing Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/real-de-los-reyes.md)