Taller ADG has designed a superb modernist house in Mexico, playing with volumes and drawing inspiration from the elements of the iconic architect Luis Barragán.
The Stone House (Casa de Piedra), nestled on a hillside, offers panoramic views of Monterrey. The volume of the spaces, the geometry and overlapping walls, and the reflections and sounds of the water features define this modernist house, developed on a single level and topped with a walnut roof. It is the work of the Mexico City-based architecture firm Taller ADG, in collaboration with interior designer Micaela de Bernardí. Together, they drew inspiration from the work of Luis Barragán, synthesizing space, light, and materials, with wooden ceilings that pay homage to Mexican vernacular traditions. At the heart of the house lies a large courtyard, featuring a fountain, magnolia trees, and a sculpture by the Chinese artist Ai Weiwei, creating a subtle environment conducive to contemplation. The region's fluctuating climate is also reflected in the choice of materials: the light, cool travertine contrasts with the warmth of the wood.
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The design team maintained a bright, uniform color palette in a tone similar to the marble and the architecture. To preserve natural zenithal light, skylights were installed. Inside, circulation remains fluid, thanks to concealed sliding doors and furniture placed along axes. The entrance is through a naturally lit foyer that leads successively to a living room, a dining room, a bar, and a terrace equipped with a grill for al fresco evenings. The house also features an intimate meeting room that opens onto a patio, then onto a garden with views of the Mexican city. Nearby are the kitchen and the entire private quarters, which include a family room connected to the master bedroom by an interior courtyard, two additional bedrooms, a gym, and an office. Art flourishes at the heart of the home, with works by Rufino Tamayo, Anish Kapoor, Anselm Kiefer, and Giuseppe Penone. As for the furniture, it's a mix of antique pieces and 20th-century designer items.e century (Hans J. Wegner, Warren Platner) and contemporary (Vincenzo de Cotiis, Lindsey Adelman). The Stone House thus celebrates emotional architecture in light, merging with the minimalist aspect characteristic of the modern movement.
