tdot.design
EZZ
VILLA
architectural
and
interior
design
studio
AREA
215 m²
LOCATION
France, Eze
Dates
Design November '24
Completion Autumn '26
WHAT WE DID
Interior Design Concept
Architectural Drawings
Design & Architectural Supervision
Procurement
Brief
The clients envisioned a contemporary private residence that serves as both a comfortable home and a sophisticated gallery space. The brief centered on a moody, elegant interior where rich, dark materials contrast with vibrant, oversized pop-surrealist artworks: a ground floor for open-plan living and gatherings, a private upper level with a sprawling master suite and guest accommodations, and a palette built from four core elements - metal, fabric, stone, and wood.
Concept
The design narrative is "Artful Contrast": a space where deep, reflective architectural finishes create a theatrical backdrop for bold, saturated art. By utilizing highly polished wood veneers, textured glass, and heavily veined stone, the interior acts as a moody, refined canvas.
The Oasis Staircase
The architectural staircase introduces a micro-landscape into the home. The integration of lush greenery beneath the warm, floating wooden treads contrasts beautifully with the sleek, metallic wall art displayed on the landing.
Planing
Layout. 215.5 m² floor plan is strictly zoned. Ground floor is given to a living, dining, and kitchen rooms flowing one into another, with a large island and extended wooden bar dictating the gathering. Upper level is dedicated to: generous master suite with a wardrobe and bathroom, plus two bedrooms.
Vertical Connection. Floating wooden staircase with minimalist glass and metal railings rises through the center of house, anchored at its base by a built-in planter of greenery. It reads less as a circulation element than as the room's organizing gesture - a quiet line drawn between the social ground and the private upper.
Integrated Fireplace
Wall
A floor-to-ceiling volume of high-gloss walnut wraps the room's primary wall, opened at the center by a slab of Rosso Levanto marble that frames the fireplace. The marble does the heavy work - its deep red and white veining drawing the eye and holding the room's color temperature. Classical cornicework runs above, pale plaster relief against dark polished wood.
Material & Atmosphere
The atmosphere is built through deliberate contrasts. High-gloss lacquered walnut paneling wraps the core living spaces and entrance, catching the room's light along its grain. Heavily veined marble carries the architectural weight - from the commanding kitchen island and the Rosso Levanto fireplace surround to the textured stone slabs that line the bathrooms. Warm brass and brushed metallic fixtures introduce a quiet glow, while rippled, textured glass doors diffuse light softly between rooms. Rich brown and amber velvets, soft leathers, and deep-pile rugs ground the polished surfaces and keep them plush.
Wardrobe as ART
The 21.5 m² master wardrobe is staged like a jewelry box. A custom circular island - wrapped in saddle-stitched leather, topped by Calacatta Viola marble - sits at the center. Above it, a cascading chandelier of handblown glass falls from a bronzed ceiling rondel. The full-height cabinetry is fronted in reflex glass: mirror when the interior lights are off, transparent when on. The dressing table is positioned in natural northern daylight - the only light a serious mirror should be paired with.
The Guest Rooms
The same logic carries upstairs. Each guest room is treated as a private gallery: preserved classical cornicework above, a single large-format pop-surrealist canvas commanding the long wall, a low velvet bed and reading chair arranged in deference to it. The house does not have a B-side - only different audiences.
creative force behind
Led by TDOT.DESIGN, the realization of this villa required precise author supervision to ensure the flawless execution of its demanding material palette. The complex integration of high-gloss veneers with natural stone demanded exact shop drawings and rigorous on-site coordination. From the custom items to the structural engineering of the floating staircase, our dedicated oversight guaranteed that the luxurious, art-centric vision was translated seamlessly into reality. Currently villa is under construction
Liubov Tuzovska
Founder & Chief of Design