The design goal of this project was to make the interior residence something that no one else had ever seen, according to F. O. Buck of Paradise Valley Mountainside Homes, LLC. The builders were not only seeking a unique design, but they also wanted to create a feeling that visitors would feel as if they stepped into a 100-year-old house. The Durango Viejo limestone was selected because its color and texture helped to obtain this effect.
Before making the final decision on the material, many other stones were considered. “We looked at every granite and travertine you could think of,” said Buck. “We also went to many quarries to find the perfect stone. The decision was made simply because, from what I saw, the best quality stone was the Durango Viejo.”