Scottsdale Luxury Custom Home Architectural Designer

Thoughtful Design. Timeless Architecture.

Distinctive custom luxury homes designed around your vision, your lifestyle, and the beauty of the Arizona landscape.

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Luxury Custom Home Architectural Designer in Scottsdale

About Mooney Design Group

Mooney Design Group is a Scottsdale luxury custom home design firm led by Tom Mooney, a luxury custom home architectural designer specializing in custom homes designed around the way each client lives. Every residence is shaped by its site, views, materials, and the surrounding desert environment, resulting in architecture that feels personal, timeless, and distinctly Arizona.

Drawing inspiration from Tom’s extensive travels and deep roots in various cultures, each design reflects a commitment to bespoke craftsmanship, timeless elegance, and client-focused design.

Tom’s work has earned several prestigious awards, including multiple MAME Awards for Custom Home of the Year. His global travel experiences enrich each project, blending international influences with local charm.

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DC Ranch Pueblo luxury custom home in Scottsdale, Arizona, designed by Mooney Design Group
Windy Walk Pueblo custom home featuring warm Southwestern architecture and desert landscaping in Scottsdale, Arizona
Mooney Design Group

Quality, experience, and integrity in every detail.

As a Scottsdale luxury custom home architectural designer, Mooney Design Group creates homes that reflect each homeowner's lifestyle and vision while blending thoughtful planning, timeless architecture, enduring materials, and a seamless connection to the surrounding desert landscape.

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What We Do

Custom Home Design, Planning, Remodels & Additions

Mooney Design Group designs luxury custom homes, especially homes set in natural environments, along with substantial remodels and additions. We guide each project from the first site visit through construction documents. We work throughout Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, Phoenix and all of Arizona, and take on select projects in other states.

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Custom Home Design

New luxury custom homes designed around your site, views and lifestyle, thoughtfully developed from concept through construction documents.

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Planning

Lot evaluation (ideally before you buy), plus site planning and early design decisions that respond to views, privacy, climate and the Arizona landscape.

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Remodels & Additions

Substantial remodels and additions to luxury homes, designed so the new work feels like it was always part of the house.

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New Projects

Stay updated on our latest and upcoming luxury custom home projects in Scottsdale and throughout Arizona as we continue to innovate in residential design. This section showcases cutting-edge homes currently in progress at Mooney Design Group, along with new ideas, evolving details, and fresh architectural inspiration.

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Our Portfolio

Our portfolio showcases a wide range of luxury custom homes in Scottsdale and across Arizona, each designed with meticulous attention to detail and a deep commitment to quality. From modern contemporary to organic pueblo, our projects reflect our ability to blend architectural styles with the specific needs and vision of each client. Explore award-winning homes, including projects in DC Ranch, to see examples of our approach to custom residential architecture.

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What Do Our Clients Say?

“Beyond their exceptional talent for distinctive architecture and design, the team at Mooney Design Group consistently delivers detailed, high quality construction documents. Both efforts are uniquely supported by their devotion to personalized service on every project.”
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Luxury Custom Home Design Insights

Explore practical guidance, design perspectives, and answers to common questions about planning and building a luxury custom home in Scottsdale.

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Questions

Custom Home Design FAQ

Planning a luxury custom home in Scottsdale or elsewhere in Arizona? Here are answers to the questions Tom hears most.

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When should I contact a designer for my Scottsdale custom home?

As early as possible, preferably before you purchase a lot, so the designer can research the property and verify it will work for your scope of work. You don’t need to have everything figured out first.

Do you take on projects outside Scottsdale or outside Arizona?

Yes. Mooney Design Group designs custom homes throughout Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, Phoenix and the rest of Arizona, and takes on select projects in other states.

Do I need a licensed architect or an architectural designer for a custom home in Arizona?

Not always. Arizona law allows a detached single-family home to be designed by someone who isn’t a registered architect. An architectural designer like Tom focuses specifically on residential design and works alongside your builder, engineers and other consultants as the project requires. If you’re not sure what your project needs, contact Tom and talk it through.

Is there a minimum project size?

Yes. Mooney Design Group takes on new custom homes and substantial remodels or additions with a construction budget of $1 million or more.

Do you design remodels and additions?

Yes. Along with new custom homes, Mooney Design Group designs substantial remodels and additions for luxury homes.

What architectural styles does Mooney Design Group design?

Contemporary, desert modern, Pueblo, Spanish Colonial, Mediterranean and more. The goal is a home that feels right for you, rather than forcing your project into a particular style.

Do you work with custom home builders?

Yes. Tom, your builder and the other professionals on the project work together to bring the design from plans to the finished home.

How much does a luxury custom home architect or designer cost?

Design fees depend on the size, complexity and scope of the project. The easiest way to get an accurate answer is to contact Tom and talk through what you’re planning.

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Let’s discuss your project.

Planning a custom home, remodel or addition in Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, Phoenix or anywhere in Arizona? Connect with Tom to discuss your property, ideas, and goals for a one-of-a-kind residence.

Projects start at a $1 million construction budget.

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