The Luna Residence in Phoenix, AZ stands as a testament to what thoughtful natural stone selection can achieve across a comprehensive residential exterior. Completed in 2021 and spanning 1,750 square feet, this Phoenix, AZ stone project transformed an ambitious outdoor living vision into a cohesive, enduring reality. Executed by Marvel Masonry, the design called for a single-family stone collection to unify the patio, flooring, landscape, walkway, fireplace, and staircase — a challenge met seamlessly through ANS MERMER USA's Walnut Premium collection of honed, modern tumbled pavers.

Stone Selection

Every surface at Luna Residence was finished with stones drawn exclusively from the Walnut Premium collection — a curated line of travertine pavers defined by their warm, earthy tones and refined honed finish. The project incorporated four distinct formats: the Walnut Premium Honed 12x12 3cm Modern Tumbled Paver, the Walnut Premium Honed 16x16 3cm Modern Tumbled Paver, the Walnut Premium Honed 6x12 3cm Modern Tumbled Paver, and the Walnut Premium Honed French Pattern 3cm Modern Tumbled Paver. The modern tumbled edge treatment softens each piece's profile while preserving a sophisticated, contemporary character well-suited to the Arizona climate and the residence's architectural language.

Applications

• Patio: The Walnut Premium Honed French Pattern paver was used to create a flowing, large-format patio surface that anchors the outdoor living area with visual depth and natural warmth.

• Flooring: Interior and transitional flooring featured the 16x16 format, delivering a clean, expansive look that blurs the boundary between inside and out.

• Landscape & Walkway: The 12x12 and 6x12 pavers defined garden paths and landscape borders, providing a durable natural stone walkway solution that withstands Phoenix's intense sun and temperature swings.

• Fireplace: The honed Walnut Premium surface was applied to the outdoor fireplace surround, where its neutral palette complements both flame and desert backdrop.

• Staircase: The 16x16 and French Pattern formats were used on the staircase treads and risers, balancing slip resistance with refined aesthetics.

Project Highlights

• 1,750 square feet of continuous Walnut Premium stone across six distinct application types.

• Single-collection design strategy ensures material and tonal consistency throughout the entire property.

• 3cm thickness selected for structural performance under heavy foot traffic and thermal cycling common in Phoenix, AZ.

• Modern tumbled finish achieves an aged, organic character while maintaining the clean lines expected in contemporary residential design.

• Marvel Masonry's precision installation maximized the French Pattern layout's visual rhythm across irregular transition zones.

ANS MERMER USA supplied the full Walnut Premium stone package for the Luna Residence, providing Marvel Masonry with consistent, high-quality material from our Florida distribution network. Whether you are an architect, designer, or contractor working on a natural stone patio, fireplace, or large-scale exterior project, ANS MERMER USA offers the inventory, expertise, and premium collections to bring your vision to life. Contact us to explore the Walnut Premium collection and request samples for your next project.