Palette of Homes Tour 2008…

Just a short while ago we had the pleasure of working with American Tradition Builders, Inc. (www.atb-az.com) along with the very creative talents at Nelson and Barnum Interiors (www.nelsonbarnum.com) on a residence in Paradise Valley, AZ. The home was created under the design of architect Ken Brown and took 3 years to finish. Last week it was displayed on the Palette of Homes Tour 2008 benefiting Free Arts of Arizona

Contessa’s job was to fabricate the visions and designs that Teresa Nelson drew up for us. What transpired was a truly unbelievable home that one must see to believe! The home is aptly named Cielo Azul – Spanish for Blue Sky. Most of our stone was done in Pinon with one fireplace done in a golden/creme limestone. Enjoy a few pictures of the home and our efforts on the cantera and

limestone!

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This client had a specific plan in mind! They wanted a very modern and clean look with minimal deposits in the cantera stone. They were going to perform the work themselves since they were personally remodeling the entire home. They chose a stone named blanco tinajeras.

The stone was cut into 6″ x 12″ blocks with a pillow cut fashion making it taller in the center and thinner on the ends. It was installed in a brick pattern and is fairly self supporting as it was installed. The look is quite unique and has a very modern flair to it. And who said you can’t use cantera in a modern application?!?!?

Using different textures of material – the wooden hearth – the marbel hearth and the semi rough stone create a unique feel in the home.

Pillow block Cantera

A marbel hearth and box surround offset by the wooden mantle