Set in Stone, and Brick.

The article discusses the design and construction of the Promontory Villa in Tapalpa, Mexico, by Atelier Ars. The villa is a six-bedroom weekend house situated in the mountains of central Mexico. The focal point of the villa is a 23-foot stone chimney that rises against a backdrop of distant hills. The design of the villa incorporates elements of Modernism, Classicism, and regional vernaculars, creating a hybrid house. The villa is surrounded by a cultivated wilderness of native plants, and the interior features patios and tactile details. The article emphasizes the connection between the villa and its natural surroundings, with the freestanding chimney bringing the landscape closer to home. [Extracted from the article]