FIRST IMPRESSIONS START FROM THE GROUND UP.

A remodel that needed a clean and expansive feel. Concrete pavers and large sheets of porcelain were used side-by-side, creating spaces for different uses.
This renovation blended large porcelain slabs and more traditional concrete pavers side by side to delineate different use zones (such as lounge, walking paths, and seating areas). The design intention was to evoke a clean, minimal aesthetic while maintaining functional pattern transitions. The porcelain surfaces were chosen for their lower heat absorption and refined look. In the region, ‘Fountainhead’ is also the name of a luxury apartment community in Tempe, though this project appears to be a separate outdoor hardscape scope in Phoenix.

Partnering with Layton Construction, we installed 30,000 square feet of Wausau Tile pavers across multiple levels of this 29-story multifamily tower. Nearly all pavers—12″x24″x2″ and 18″x36″x3″—were pedestal-set, with Fibergrate supports under cuts near pools on the 8th and 28th floors. The architect’s gradient pattern in three colors tied the design together across ground level, upper terraces, and rooftop amenities. Logistics were challenging, with limited crane time and long waits for traditional elevators, but the project was completed on time, delivering elevated outdoor spaces that match the building’s sleek design.