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.

Interior Features

Interior Features

Project Details

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

Interior Details and Design

A house becomes a home when it is tailor made according to the wishes and taste of the owners. When realizing a project it is one of the most important aspects we keep in mind in order to make the owners dreams come true. As every person has a different style it is essential that the residential property reflects that style and breathes the right atmosphere.

We realize that for hospitality businesses like restaurants, B&B’s, bars and boutique hotels their image is everything and is what needs to attract their guests. Trends and themes change over time and the structure needs to be set up in a way that is both functional and easy to adapt to a different style.

Together with our clients we go over every detail to explain the possibilities and do suggestions. We listen to their wishes to understand how to serve them best. An industrial, minimalist or country style, modern, old, an eclectic mix, anything is possible, and most details are hand made by local craftsman. With an open minde and out of the box approach we like to implement new ideas, designs, custom made solutions and innovative features.

Because you deserve them.

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

Locanda Paradiso - Exterior

La Locanda Paradiso

Project Details

Project:Hospitality Business
Location:
Gross Building Area:550 m2
Duration:18 Months
Period:2011 - 2014
RemarksAgriturismo

Job Description

This large farm property with private residence near Montone featured just a sad ruin but now consists of a spacious main house, a large guesthouse as well as a fully equiped winehouse. All set within beautiful grounds.
Below a brief overview:

Main Building

Conservation facade of the building
Demolition of existing building
Conservation of building materials
Restoration of ancient well
Construction of underground wine cellar and basement
Reconstruction of main building
Realisation of 8 guest rooms with en-suite bathroom
Realisation of industrial kitchen
Realisation of bar and restaurant area
Construction of (floor) heating system with solar panels and heat pump

Outbuilding

Conservation 3 outside walls
Demolition building
Reconstruction with both stainless steel and conctrete structures
Realisation of 4 guest rooms with en-suite bathroom
Realisation of meeting and office space

Outdoors

Construction of driveway and parking
Terrace
Lighting
Garden
Space for technical installations
Rebuild wall lining the stream
Placing of cesspool
Trenches for electricity and water
Landscaping and dry walls

Country Estate - Exterior

Country Estate

Project Details

Project:Renovation and Construction of Country Estate
Location:
Gross Project Area: m2
Duration:2 Years
Period:2013 - 2015
Remarks:With winehouse and farm

Job Description

This large farm property with private residence near Montone featured just a sad ruin but now consists of a spacious main house, a large guesthouse as well as a fully equiped winehouse. All set within beautiful grounds.
Below a brief overview:

House

Demolition of about half the existing building
Full scale renovation of the remaining part
Construction of addition to renovated part
This part is a large private residence

Outbuilding

Construction of boiler room and garage partly underground
Construction of guest quarters

Winehouse

Construction of a fully equiped winehouse, mostly underground
Constuction of reception and tasting room
Construction of storage for farm machinery
Construction of pumphouse heated pool

Outdoors

Road work
Placing of cesspools
Trenches for electricity and water
Landscaping and dry walls
Water drainage works
Garden
Pumps and logistics for water supply
Terrace
Heated infinity pool

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