The L-shaped plan of this house is inserted into the side of a hill in a typical Tuscan landscape, characterized by rolling vineyards and olive trees.

Inside, a long distribution corridor extends from the large entrance and living area (living room, open kitchen and studio) to the three bedrooms, which in turn open to the surroundings and a view towards the Tyrrenian sea through full height glazed openings.

The exterior materials’ palette is dominated by the local “alberese” stone, used as a thick skin. Pockets created by this layer house the sliding, full- height custom metal shutters.

The interiors are characterized by the strong floor pattern, inspired by the old Venetian “seminato” and “tozzetto” techniques, which have been rediscovered and interpreted by Carlo Scarpa. Here they are executed with local materials: hand cut “cotto” (terracotta) tiles, dimensioned in proportion to the respective room size, and inserted into a mix of cement and  Carrara marble aggregate.

Built in custom cabinetry in natural oak and Carrara marble.  

The narrow width of this 2 acre site inspired the sequential layout of volumes - garage, guest house, and main house, connected by an enclosed walkway. This allows living/dining room and master bedroom to both have lake views. This 4,000 square foot project combines local fieldstone with corrugated metal panels and cedar. The interiors were designed to complement the palette of natural materials.The renovation of the New York headquarters of the American Institute of Graphic Arts was executed in phases, allowing the AIGA to remain fully functional as the construction work proceeded. Within the 5-story, 20,000-square-foot building, EFM created a public exhibition gallery on the ground floor, and, on remaining floors, a lecture hall and office space, as well as an archive and research vault. 

The narrow width of this 2 acre site inspired the sequential layout of volumes - garage, guest house, and main house, connected by an enclosed walkway. This allows living/dining room and master bedroom to both have lake views. This 4,000 square foot project combines local fieldstone with corrugated metal panels and cedar. The interiors were designed to complement the palette of natural materials.The renovation of the New York headquarters of the American Institute of Graphic Arts was executed in phases, allowing the AIGA to remain fully functional as the construction work proceeded. Within the 5-story, 20,000-square-foot building, EFM created a public exhibition gallery on the ground floor, and, on remaining floors, a lecture hall and office space, as well as an archive and research vault.