Diamond A. Ranch is a working sheep ranch in New Mexico, originally built in the 1860's with various additions made over the next century and a half. Much had been lost in previous remodelings and there were few physical and visual connections between the inside and outside of the house and adjoining areas. The goal of the new owner was to visually unify the property and highlight its historic nature, while creating a comfortable setting for a contemporary family. In redesigning the interiors, Thomas Jayne tried to reflect the successive stages of the house's particular history, in the process, creating a house that seemed to have grown over time. For instance, the new living room, the pool pavilion and portale recall the Greek Revival period of the mid-1800s when New Mexico's architecture was influenced by American Pattern books, yet also includes elements of early 20th century eclecticism in the selection of antiques and furnishings. The restoration of the eastern guest suite's nineteenth century rooms is noteworthy for the care taken to rebuild in traditional materials. The floors are made of mud, the walls of richly textured plaster with hay, and ceilings of vigas and latillas (logs and sampling respectively.) The rooms are then simply decorated with provincial antiques and furnishings.