“There are a lot of different neighborhood developments in San Antonio, said architect Michael Imber of San Antonio. “All of the places have limestone walls. This development was meant to be the highest and most sophisticated in town. We had to find a way to use stone that has a connotation for quality, but at the same time take it to another level. We had to find a stone that was a little different than what was being used in other developments.”
After some deliberation, two varieties of Leuders limestone -- both supplied by Alkusari Stone of Austin, TX -- were selected. “We were looking for a timeless material; something warm, a rustic elegance,” explained the architect. “We wanted something that we could manipulate -- something that had an air of sophistication, but still felt comfortable.”