This simple farm house and attached barn, Casetta Santa Maria,  has an open view of the rolling hills of Southern Tuscany. The two-story house is flanked by a spacious barn on one side, and a small ruin on the other. While adhering to the strict planning laws of Tuscany, the barn is converted into ateliers, the ruin into a bathroom. (2022-2023)

The abandoned land and 100 olive trees are in the process of being revitalised.

The roof of the barn needed to be entirely rebuilt, the foundation of the house reinforced, the rainwater system entirely redone. Traditional tuscan roof and fascia with reclaimed, antique roof tiles are used to connect to the surroundings. Local and traditional building materials, such as tuff stone, travertine floor tiles, wood and terracotta are used.

This simple farm house, Casetta Santa Maria, is located in Southern Tuscany. The two-story house had only a small toilet and shower, which was only accessible from within a bedroom on the upper floor.

While adhering to the strict planning laws of Tuscany, a small ruin at the entrance to the house is converted into the main bathroom.

The form of the ruin needed to be exactly retained. Now a large opening is a door that creates an indoor/outdoor shower and is an exterior bathroom entrance for summer guests. An interior connection is established, off of the kitchen.

Traditional tuscan roof and fascia with antique, salvaged roof tiles connect with the surroundings. The interior is from local travertine, partly custom chosen and cut.