Mauro Rivolta graduated in architecture in 1996 and started his professional activity working for some architectural firms between Milano and Varese.
In 1998 he attended the European Master on Bioclimatic Architecture, developing a sustainable approach to architecture.
Between 2000 and 2001 he travelled accross central and northern Europe, Sri Lanka, following the trasse of Geffrey Bawa, Australia, meeting the architecture of Glenn Murcutt.
In 2003 he attended the course of Italian National Association for Bioecological Architecture (ANAB) becoming a specialist in bioarchitecture.
In 2004 Studio Ecoarch was founded by Mauro Rivolta; few years later architects Matteo Tagnocchetti, Simone Collavino and Elisa Leutner joined the firm.
Since then, we designed our buildings linking a strong formal and compositive research to a deep sensitivity for natural materials, always looking at the latest innovations in building technology.
Philosophy
Around each work Studio Ecoarch gathers experience, know-how, creativity and research. Our work is based on an expert management of all design processes and a severe budget control in order to satisfy the different needs architecture must express.
We think that the way to quality in architecture depends on the continuity of design development and on an intensive dialogue with customers, developers and users.
We work together to get the highest synthesis between function and beauty. We can push the performances of our buildings to passive house standards featuring state-of-the-art technologies: geothermic plants, heath pumps, photovoltaic systems, solar panels, greenhouses, green roofs and sun shading systems.
These choices, besides a correct bioclimatic layout and a strong wall insulation, lead to a minimum energy compsuntion: a self-sufficient, zero emission home is the best investment for our families and for the environment.
Architect Mauro Rivolta
Architect graduate from the Polytechnic University of Milan. European graduate of “ Bioclimatic technology in construction,” from ABITA through Polytechnic University of Milan. Trained in “Thermal solar installations,” from AMBIENTA ITALIA in collaboration with ISES and the Lombardy Region. Diploma in organic building technology, post graduate specialist course in bio-ecological architecture from the National Association of ANAB – IBN – SEB. Responsible for the planning of both private and public structures maintaining an interest in ecologically sustainable structures. Also offers consultation and information services as well as holding conventions.
Architect Matteo Tagnocchetti
Architect graduated first from the Polytechnic School of Milan and then in Denmark, with a thesis on the sustainability and the life cycle assessment of buildings. After some experiences in design studios in Italy and Sweden, he was a member of the teaching team for the Master in Sustainable Architecture at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology, in Norway.
He has been collaborating with Studio Ecoarch since 2023.
Architect Simone Collavino
Interior designer graduated in 2021 from European Institute of Design in Milan and in 2025 with a degree in Architecture form SUPSI in Mendrisio, Switzerland. The thesis was about the redevelopment of a mountain village and the design of a multipurpose sports and recreational facility for skiing, with a focus on construction and implementation.
He has been collaborating with Studio Ecoarch since 2024.
Architect Elisa Leutner
Graduated in 2023 in Architecture at the Politecnico di Milano, she is currently studying a Master’s degree in Architecture Built Environment–Interiors at the same university. Her Bachelor’s thesis focused on the role of the Liberty style in the city of Varese, highlighting its value as architectural heritage and its influence on the urban and cultural development of the city.
She has been collaborating with Studio Ecoarch since 2025.
Worked with us
Lisa Colombo
Alessandro Contavalli
Alessandro Cremona
Davide Ferrari
Sonia Filippini
Fulvio Miatello
Gabriele Sartorelli
Fabio Vanerio