Project Maison Blanc, a private residence inspired by the resort-style elegance of Paradise Valley and its seamless indoor-outdoor living, exemplifies the understated charm and enduring appeal of natural clay brick architecture. The home is the result of a thoughtful collaboration between some of the Valley’s most respected design and construction teams. The architecture was conceived […]

Introducing the Untamed Terrain collection — a bold new evolution in fieldstone design that captures the raw, organic beauty of nature. Offered in three elegant colors — taupe, ivory, and warm cream — each stone in the collection is intentionally shaped to highlight natural variation, allowing the texture and contours to tell a story of […]

A modernist delight, Now and Zen is a stunning yet tranquil family retreat anchored in a timeless, refined pallet of natural limestone masonry. The project began as a remodel of a stucco “McMansion” with little character and masonry, transforming it into zen-like tribute to stonemasonry. The architecture rests firmly on the hillside, grounded by limestone […]

The architecture of Creighton University’s campus in downtown Phoenix stands out as a modernist vision and interpretation of traditional university architecture. A key feature in establishing this unique design aesthetic is the project’s thoughtful and extensive stone masonry. The natural stone selected for the project is Teakwood, a quartzitic sandstone with coloration that echoes and […]

Calmness and Continuity demonstrates the flexibility of natural stone’s place in design both on the interior of the home and the exterior. Natural stone veneer used to be thought of as just for exterior usage and the occasional fireplace, but as of late, more and more designs have been incorporating natural stone all throughout the […]

The Net Zero Iconic Home is one of the first of its kind: a luxurious show house featuring energy efficient and sustainably sourced products. The brainchild of owner Mark LaLiberte, a building science expert, the Net Zero Iconic Home seeks to challenge the conventional understanding of building a luxurious custom home and set a new […]

Hillside Contemporary demonstrates how stone masonry can be utilized architecturally to add character to ultra modern design. This project was designed and built by The Construction Zone. The architecture of the project is defined by ultra modern utilization of straight lines, steel, and glass. Typically these signatures of contemporary architecture can lead to a colder […]

The Courtyard House is a special project originated around an existing farmhouse and creating a private, multi-functional courtyard. The courtyard is bounded by the re-built historic home, a modern addition, and a newly constructed barn. Stone masonry is a major material element with custom large format Sonoma Cream Limestone from Solstice Stone being the central material. […]