In a home nestled among the gentle Tuscan hills, the project involved the renovation of the swimming pool and a series of landscaping interventions aimed at enhancing the site's authentic character. The pool was lined with green-toned tiles, carefully chosen to blend seamlessly with the surrounding landscape and to give the water natural, shimmering reflections. Its edges were framed with dry-stone walls built using reclaimed stones from the property—the same material found in the house’s façade and in the historic Roman road that runs through the land.
The pool was intentionally set apart from the main building to create a quiet retreat fully immersed in nature. Additionally, a hammock area was created, accompanied by the planting of new trees that help define the space, provide natural shade, and strengthen the dialogue between the landscape and the architecture.
Inside the farmhouse, the renovation aimed to restore coherence and authenticity by addressing elements that over time had altered the building’s historic character. The medieval house showed signs of unsympathetic changes and recent interventions that partially compromised its architectural identity. The project involved removing incongruous materials, additions, and modern finishes inconsistent with the original structure. Historic features such as wooden beams, terracotta floors, and exposed stone walls were preserved and enhanced, reinstating the original spatial logic of the farmhouse.
Outside, new pergolas and furnished areas were added to enjoy the garden throughout the day. These shaded spaces, made with light wooden structures covered in climbing plants, provide ideal spots for relaxation, reading or socializing.