Dure Design ("hard stone" in Italian) is a landscape design firm that specializes in mosaics and architectural installations for the landscape or home interior. The pieces are both functional and decorative. Installations have included: Medallions, wall hangings, columns, rills, stepping stones, water features, furniture and sculptures and installations in kitchens and bathrooms. We use a variety of materials including: Handmade tiles, metal, marble, granite, tempered and vitreous glass, smalti, pebbles and other types of stone. There is an endless variety of materials that can be combined to make mosaics-This is a great opportunity to reuse selected objects that would otherwise get tossed out and to create a combination of materials that is completely individualized.

Pietre Dure is also a type of mosaic that originated in Florence Italy in the 1600s ís called Florentine Mosaic. Semi precious stones were carved or cut into small pieces, these small pieces were fitted together to make a painting often depicting landscapes. The texture of the stone or other objects mimics those found in nature: Clouds, mountains or leaves.

Our Philosophy

We believe our designs should have spatial unity and a quiescent elegance, sometimes with a bit of whimsy. Our designs are a reflection of our passion to create as well as our clients needs and desires. We at Pietre Dure Design work within the context of architectural, environmental, financial, historic and zoning requirements. We design our pieces using the latest construction techniques and the most innovative plants and construction methods and products on the market. Whenever possible green construction methods and native plants are used to create a more sustainable design. A thorough site analysis indicates opportunities that the exist within the land. We strive to work with assets that a site possesses, not to recreate the site.