The Journal

Notes from the field.

Design ideas, planning guidance, and lessons learned from building pools and landscapes across the Phoenix Valley.


Stacked natural stone veneer catching raking desert light

Natural Stone: The Character & Qualities Worth Knowing

A closer look at the stone we build with — how travertine, flagstone, and stacked ledgestone differ in color, texture, and the way they weather — and what’s worth knowing before you choose.

We’re putting this one together — check back soon.