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Founder of Ethos Terra standing in a studio surrounded by architectural surface materials

Founder Story

Patrick Marando

With over 20 years in the decorative arts industry, Patrick’s work spans high-end residential and commercial environments alongside architects, luxury designers, and major hospitality projects—including collaborations with the Rockwell Group, TAO Group, and spaces such as Dream Downtown.

His hands-on application experience informs every system, recommendation, and partnership.​

ABOUT US

Ethos Terra was founded on a deep respect and knowledge of visual arts within decorative architectural surfaces—where walls are not static structures, but elements of storytelling and emotion.

Rooted in Italian heritage and craftsmanship,
we specialize in Venetian plaster, authentic lime plasters, and luxury wall finishes that elevate interiors through timeless materials and refined technique.

Traditional lime plaster material prepared using heritage techniques rooted in Italian craftsmanship

WHY WE EXIST

Ethos Terra became the vehicle through which Italy’s most beautiful and reliable surface materials could be responsibly introduced to high-end American clients—without compromise.​

Not trend-driven. Not mass-market. Built to last.

Our Values

Craftsmanship over convenience​
Education over sales​
Quality over volume​
Partnership over transactions

Traditional lime plaster material prepared using heritage techniques rooted in Italian craftsmanship
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Who Our Services Are For

   Design professionals    Architectural teams    Builders and contractors    Private clients with custom scopes

Material Distribution

Premium Italian lime plaster systems sourced and supplied with full technical documentation.

Application & Field Support

Guidance rooted in real-world installation experience.

Technical Consulting

Fire ratings, sound performance, codes, substrate prep, system compatibility.

Select Clients & Collaborators

Ethos Terra has partnered with globally recognized brands, iconic hospitality groups, renowned architects, Celebrities, and cultural tastemakers across

New York City and beyond.

Global Brands & Corporate Clients

Calvin Klein Logo
Heineken Logo
Red Bull Logo
Moet Hennessy Logo
TAO Group Logo
The Met Logo

Hospitality & Nightlife

Architects, Designers &
Creative Collaborators

TAO Group

Marquee Nightclub

PHD Nightclub

The Avenue

LAVO

Beauty & Essex

Bodega Negra

Avra Madison Avenue

Dream Hotels

The Chatwal

The Time Hotel

The Night Hotel

Sanctuary Hotel

The President Hotel

Rockwell Group

Handel Architects

Leyden Lewis Design

Carole Gratale (Designer)

Hush (Graffiti Artist)

Tristan Eaton

Apexer (Ricardo Richey)

Shepard Fairey (OBEY)

Private & Celebrity Clients

Leonardo DiCaprio

Madonna

Katie Holmes

Lindsay Lohan

Courtney Love

Jade Jagger

Marc Ecko

Noah Tepperberg

Jason Strauss

Nur Khan

Serge Becker

Jason Volenec

Damion Luaiye

Rich Wolf

Marc Packer

Tom & Mickey (NYC Real Estate)

Hank Freid

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