Designed for a vice President of Marriot Residence Inns this home sits on a great view lot in Desert Mountain. The Pueblo design theme is timeless. Just over 4,800 sq. ft. livable this home was designed to take advantage of the amazing views the lot offered.

This was Ron's first million dollar plus design project. Designed for Col. and Mrs. Barnum in 1994, the home is still one of the highest homes on the west side of Squaw Peak. The views of downtown Phoenix are nothing short of breathtaking. The Pueblo style is such a timeless style and Ron's...

This Ahwahtukee Pueblo styled home is almost 5,000 sq. ft. and was carved deep into a hillside overlooking Phoenix from the South. Use of oversized viga posts and natural wood beams accented the style perfectly. The home is still one of the most prominent in the neighborhood where it sits.

Late 90's Pueblo styled home designed by Ron Darling in Ahwatukee, AZ.

Peter and Lilly Cook were one of the first clients Ron had in Arizona. Their home designed in 1988 and built in 1989 is one of Ron's favorite projects. Peter and Lilly still live in the home. Lilly had a tough time visualizing what the home would be like when she reviewed Ron's plans. One day...

Downtown Phoenix in the distance the view deck runs the entire length of the North and West side of the home offering unparalleled picturesque views at all times of the day.

Another Pueblo styled home built near Pinnacle Peak in North Scottsdale. The home is nearly 6,000 sq. ft. of luxury living.

Monterey Homes commissioned Ron to draw 13 homes in the mid 90's. This one in Desert Mountain in North Scottsdale reflects the style that Monterey Homes preferred. Clean lines with a strong visual presence and lots of view windows.

The Byrd residence, built in the mid 90's featured two large beehive fireplaces, lots of built in shelving and large boulders on the interior of the home. This room overlooks the North East side of Pinnacle Peak and sits near the 6th green of one of Troon's beautiful golf courses. A lower floor...

Massing and Balance are so vital to making a home look and feel right. Ron Darling is one of the best designers in this regard. His sense of mass and balance is unparalleled in the design industry. Few architects and designers are as strong in this element as Ron.

Mediterranean style home completed in the late 80's in North Phoenix. Once again, the massing and balance near perfect and the style, while indicative of the time still has appeal in a wide portion of the market. A spec home, it was sold before it was completed. Built by Gary Wright. Gary was...

In 1987 Ron designed three communities for a builder named JaCor Development who built home under the trade name of Hamel Homes. Over 500 homes were built in the three communities from the original 18 or 19 model homes Ron created. Ron's designs sold so well sales expectations were shattered.

Hamel Homes hired Ron to design three sets of models for their neighborhoods in 1986 and 1987. This was one of the most popular models.

In 1989 Medallion Homes hired Ron to design the first of two communities he would design for them. This model was one of the most successful sellers. The first subdivision Ron designed for Medallion was the first homes built in the then brand new Kierland area of North Scottsdale/ Phoenix. The...

The last home designed for Gary Wright before he passed away from brain cancer. This home featured over 4200 sq. ft. and an open floor plan. Something that in the early 90's was not the norm as it is today. Ron's ground breaking ideas have always been key to the success of his designs.