San Miguel Exterior

A newly purchased home provided a solid starting point, but the exterior needed a stronger sense of material, landscape, and connection to its desert setting. Constructed Matter worked with the homeowners to replace the existing tile facade with natural stone and rethink the surrounding landscape and outdoor living areas. The landscape was shifted away from traditional grass toward a more natural desert palette, incorporating native-style plants, natural stone, and rip rap. At the pool and outdoor barbecue area, tile was introduced over the existing stucco to add texture and continuity to the exterior. A new trash wall was also integrated into the site, addressing a practical necessity without leaving it as an afterthought. The changes give the home a more grounded material character and a landscape that feels better suited to its Arizona setting. Stone, planting, and textured surfaces now work together across the property, creating a more cohesive exterior and a more intentional transition between the house, pool, and surrounding landscape.