Overview...
Gated Community, Alarm System, Gated Parking. All beds have down comforters and pillows. Aircondition in master bedroom, Good natured maid/cook with a wonderful disposition loves to cook and will gladly teach you her Mexican recipes. Relax on the rooftop garden and marvel at the panoramic views and lovely sunsets while sipping a margarita. This is paradise! Casa Adriana is located in a very safe neighborhood; Enjoy concerts, lectures, plays, readings, dance performances and art openings held on a regular basis. The most popular restaurants, tennis, gym, galleries and the Instituto Allende are within a short walk from Casa Adriana (no hills to climb).
Gated Community, Alarm System, Gated Parking. All beds have down comforters and pillows. Aircondition in master bedroom, Good natured maid/cook with a wonderful disposition loves to cook and will gladly teach you her Mexican recipes. Relax on the rooftop garden and marvel at the panoramic views and lovely sunsets while sipping a margarita. This is paradise! Casa Adriana is located in a very safe neighborhood; Enjoy concerts, lectures, plays, readings, dance performances and art openings held on a regular basis. The most popular restaurants, tennis, gym, galleries and the Instituto Allende are within a short walk from Casa Adriana (no hills to climb).
Details
Boveda ceiling
Typical of the classic influence, the Boveda is a stark
reminder of the strong design tradition in Mexico.
TYPICALLY, in a center room, windows above allow
light in throughout the day. La Fortuna’s design
experts keep the traditional “ladrillo” or brick
detailing in each home.
Cupula
Similar to the Boveda and usually incorporated
together as in this photo, the Cupula has is also rich
in tradition. Similar purpose is served with the
introduction of passive natural lighting.
Nicho
A small, unique design detail often over-sighted in
current buildings. The nicho simple allows a break
in wall lines giving depth and a subtle design
element. This can be done in simple plaster or
trimmed with stones, both examples are show here.
Tejamanil
Tejamanil (tey-’ ha’- man- il) is a distinct
characteristic of classic Mexican architectural design.
Tejamanil is a style of woven or overlapped thin
pine wood accents decorating the ceiling. Tejamanil
can be found in each of La Fortuna’s residences.
Stone work
Mexican stonework has long been revered since the
days of the Mayan pyramids. We utilize subtle stone
accents throughout all of La Fortuna’s residences.
Typical are two types of stone; “piedra de monte”,
literally stone from the hills that has striking depth
of color and rich texture that simply can’t be
reproduced by today’s machines. “Piedra de rio” or
stone from the river is identified by its smoother
finish from the tumbling cased by water washing it
through the rivers and streams.
Muro Antigua
Typical of the lack of readily available materials in
earlier years, the “Muro Antigua” or ancient wall is
a distinct part of Mexico and San Miguel’s rich
heritage. Painstakingly reproduced by skilled
artisans, you will see this detail in all of La Fortuna’s
residences.
Moorish influence
A significant part of Mexico’s architectural details is
derived from the Spanish and therefore the Moor’s.
With its Arabic inspired charm, Moorish detailing is
shown throughout La Fortuna’s residences in both
structural and finishing details.
Flooring
“Ladrillo de piso” or brick flooring is typical in all
Mexican homes and businesses and very different to
the often mistakenly installed Sautillo tiles. Here, La
Fortuna’s craftsmen have added a subtle twist by
laying a herringbone weave and staining them to a
rich reddish-brown hue.
Poured/polished Cement
A refreshing update to the typically cast cement.
La Fortuna’s designers have infused cement poured
and molded to create subtle detailing in kitchen’s
and bathroom’s for ease of care and durability.
Boveda ceiling
Typical of the classic influence, the Boveda is a stark
reminder of the strong design tradition in Mexico.
TYPICALLY, in a center room, windows above allow
light in throughout the day. La Fortuna’s design
experts keep the traditional “ladrillo” or brick
detailing in each home.
Cupula
Similar to the Boveda and usually incorporated
together as in this photo, the Cupula has is also rich
in tradition. Similar purpose is served with the
introduction of passive natural lighting.
Nicho
A small, unique design detail often over-sighted in
current buildings. The nicho simple allows a break
in wall lines giving depth and a subtle design
element. This can be done in simple plaster or
trimmed with stones, both examples are show here.
Tejamanil
Tejamanil (tey-’ ha’- man- il) is a distinct
characteristic of classic Mexican architectural design.
Tejamanil is a style of woven or overlapped thin
pine wood accents decorating the ceiling. Tejamanil
can be found in each of La Fortuna’s residences.
Stone work
Mexican stonework has long been revered since the
days of the Mayan pyramids. We utilize subtle stone
accents throughout all of La Fortuna’s residences.
Typical are two types of stone; “piedra de monte”,
literally stone from the hills that has striking depth
of color and rich texture that simply can’t be
reproduced by today’s machines. “Piedra de rio” or
stone from the river is identified by its smoother
finish from the tumbling cased by water washing it
through the rivers and streams.
Muro Antigua
Typical of the lack of readily available materials in
earlier years, the “Muro Antigua” or ancient wall is
a distinct part of Mexico and San Miguel’s rich
heritage. Painstakingly reproduced by skilled
artisans, you will see this detail in all of La Fortuna’s
residences.
Moorish influence
A significant part of Mexico’s architectural details is
derived from the Spanish and therefore the Moor’s.
With its Arabic inspired charm, Moorish detailing is
shown throughout La Fortuna’s residences in both
structural and finishing details.
Flooring
“Ladrillo de piso” or brick flooring is typical in all
Mexican homes and businesses and very different to
the often mistakenly installed Sautillo tiles. Here, La
Fortuna’s craftsmen have added a subtle twist by
laying a herringbone weave and staining them to a
rich reddish-brown hue.
Poured/polished Cement
A refreshing update to the typically cast cement.
La Fortuna’s designers have infused cement poured
and molded to create subtle detailing in kitchen’s
and bathroom’s for ease of care and durability.