In my opinion, any form of architecture should coexist in harmony and be a part of its surroundings. While planning the Torres House, the architects succeeded in establishing an intimate contact between this modern home and the natural environment in which it is located; take for example the impressive entrance, where the visitor crosses over a fountain from which a huge Oak tree emerges.
The house is nestled high in the Sierra Madre mountain range, not far from the city of Monterrey in Nuevo León Mexico. It blends wonderfully into a small Oak forest, which was left in its natural state serving as a wild garden for the owners to enjoy.
A grand mural-like door, constructed of marble, wood and steel, welcomes you inside. The living room space is wrapped in a glass box, bringing in views of the wild garden outside and the Sierra Madre peaks in the distance.
Since winters can be extremely cold in the mountains, a large fireplace has been designed to serve as a heat source and a gathering point for the whole family. I love the contrast of the stone fireplace next to the large glass wall.
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