Because of the special design of the house

Could you show the house?

If you are going to do a stone foundation, use large format stones that actually look like they could be the foundation, not the fake looking ledger stone on so many houses.

This is what I'm thinking.

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A company called Eldorado Stone has good looking stone products. While some are small, there are many that are larger. Stone

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Masonry veneer is kept 6-12" or more above grade to inhibit water absorption, thus revealing the concrete foundation. There may not be the same limitation for corten steel-clad homes.

I agree with Mark. I recommend you make use of local, natural building materials. There's no shortage of stone in most regions of upstate NY, although you may have difficulty finding a good stone mason.

I recommend natural stone over cultured stone for its resistance to damage and longevity.

Would something like this look too fake and not be durable?

https://mountainviewstone.net/?gclid=Cj0KCQjwgo_5BRDuARIsADDEntSTpLiIzUT9LW5vE5Ni_EivKsZE1Nl4JevSwq2PZZ3ylJ3QpFIrReYaAi67EALw_wcB