Farm house near Treia Italy the rural property is nestled in a gently rolling hills, about 12 km from the city of Treia. the old farmhouse, about 300 years old, is on three levels. The main building has been half destroyed by a fire in 1995. the exterior of the main building is placed under protection by the local authority. the complex was completed by two small volumes accessories to a plan, the first containing the stable and a bakery, according to the size of a shed (barn). intervention the project involved the renovation of rural property in a dwelling house and holiday contemporary, with an attached guest house and swimming pool. the masonry has been largely preserved and rehabilitated, while the entire wooden structure (intermediate floors and roof) has been replaced. as part of the reorganization of the static structure, have been integrated, so not visible, the devices of reinforcement required for earthquake safety. thematizes the architectural language of the union between the old and new interventions substance: sometimes with the contrast and sometimes blending them. For example, the roof was redone in the traditional way (primary and secondary beams of wood, subview with hollow tiles and terracotta roof tiles cover), while the new intermediate floors and new interior walls are plastered white. Also the floors are made of a hard material without joints and clear. these new white interior surfaces help the reflection of light, giving them an impression of grandeur. In this way it was possible to maintain the historic openings, relatively small, the same size and proportions, radiating in all cases all the premises of a fresh brightness. structure of the original stone walls, which clearly divides into two parts the main building of the plant, was respected and largely preserved after surgery. portion north of the house was turned into ruins by the fire; just ruin this inspired the project. In fact, it was made a local, open and airy, which comes from the ground floor to the roof. in this place fits the kitchen with the dining room and in which they are enrolled in three different white volumes that contain the tunnel entrance, stairs and a study. the south side of the house is divided vertically instead of in the traditional way. the ground floor there is a living room with fireplace, while the two upper floors are a total of four bedrooms, each with its own service. kitchen, contemporary stainless steel, is the free space and is in contradiction to the warm atmosphere created by the old walls that surround it. the old barn to the east of the main house was demolished and rebuilt in the same location and with the ' use the old terracotta tiles, creating the cottage for guests. shed south has been replaced by an open loggia with outdoor kitchen, of similar size to the existing roof. swimming pool has been inserted with a clear geometric reference between the house main, the guest cottage and pool loggia.la recalls, with its plastic deformation, a large fountain. present the existing accessory building to the north was used as the thermal power plant and boiler room. in the same volume goes to engage even the gate. this architectural choice precise and emphasizes the new entrance to the estate. complex was defined by a row of pine trees to the west and by an olive grove to the east, is now integrated with new life in the hilly landscape of brands. photographs: h. Henz architectural photographer
