Exterior Features

Exterior Features

Project Details

Location:Umbria and Tuscany
What:Homes and Hospitality
Structure:Tailor Made
Style:On Request

Exterior Details and Design

Umbria is often praised for its authentic look. Numerous villages and cities showcase ancient buildings but also all authentic farmhouses are built in stone just like extraordinary structures like watch towers or monasteries.

When renovating or constructing our goal is to resurrect these structures that echo times that have long gone by. To combine them with modern comfort and technology of the future. To use the latest techniques to ensure safety. Our passion is simply to recreate the fascinating past and make it a splendid place for you to enjoy the present.

As modern features like pools and for example outdoor kitchens are the current standard we implement those additional items with ease and pleasure, custom built to suit your needs.

Stylish Watermill - Exterior

Restoring an ancient Watermill

Project Details

Project:Renovating an Ancient Watermill
Location:
Gross Building Area:165 m2
Duration:1 Year
Period:2013 - 2014
RemarksHistoric Landmark

Job Description

This ancient former mill was in need of a complete overhaul inside and out as well as some structural work. New electricity and water plants, heating system and a run down stable was rebuilt.
Below a brief overview:

House

  • Rebuild kitchen area, foundation, floor, walls, roof
  • Change all doors and windows
  • Sanding dining area walls
  • Plaster dining area ceiling
  • Waterproof dining and kitchen area walls
  • Add a window in the facade
  • Remove old fireplace and build new fireplace
  • Removal bearing wall between dining and kitchen
  • Adding internal staircase
  • Ground floor floor heating and pavement
  • Rebuild external staircase Renovate existing bathroom
  • Removal dividing wall bedrooms
  • Create additional bathroom
  • Add heating system consisting of heat pump and solar panels

Annex

Demolition remains stable
Preservation underground milling space
Reconstruction stable as studio or guest quarters

Outside

Rebuild wall lining the stream
Placing of cesspool
Trenches for electricity and water
Landscaping and dry walls
New concrete bridge
Water drainage works
Pumps and logistics for water supply
Terrace with fireplace
Terrace along the stream

Winery and Private Home - Exterior

Winery and Private Home

Project Details

Location:
Gross Renovation Area:450 m2
Building Time:2 Years
Period:2014 - 2016
Remarks:Fully functional winery

Job Description

For this project we started with a on a hilltop surrounded by vineyards. Our goal was to create a professional cantina and private residence combining traditional with contemporary.
Below a brief overview:

House

Rebuild while leaving part of the old walls intact
Design
Foundations
Consolidation original wall
Complete construction of home

Cantina

From foundations and up
Barrel room for wooden cegs
Space for tanks
Tasting room
Office space
Work space

Outside

Placing of cesspool
Trenches for electricity and water
Landscaping
Water drainage works
Pumps and logistics for water supply
Terrace