We knew that the architect was spot on when he sent us the
pictures of our expectation to the outside of the house. In addition we know
that he have some challenges to understand our Scandinavian wishes to the
inside.
Will the bathroom first floor look like this ??
So my trip to Lucca for a project meeting was needed. First
of all due to we had come that far already that drawings almost was finished to
send to the local commune for approvals, in addition to that Galileo, our
architect, should soon finish the documentation for the inquiries on the
different work needed in the house.
"Casa Di Amore" November 2014
They had made survey to find out about structure foundation as
well what was needed to ensure that no moist should occur in our house for the
next 30 years or so. It was nice and dry the day they were digging, but at our
visit together and a few days of rain showed that it could be quite wet.
Galileo had prepared suggestions for the floor foundation. Now I am waiting for
the e-mail description so we could have this verified by our Norwegian
architect. I am sure it looks like the right thing to do. To have another pair
of professional eyes and experience to look at it just benefit us, in the long
run.
Foundation Survey November 2014
Ground floor layout is almost there 100%, but first floor we
have some communication of the layout on the fourth bedroom. Sounded that he
had forgotten that we have 14 grandchildren, indicating that the need of
bedrooms are there and not with double beds but with bunkbeds. The kids soon
grow up and need their space so we need the flexibility, like boys room, girls
room, parent and other visitors room.
Bunkbeds for the grand children
We have to focus on the inside even we already have drawing
for a roof extension to our “hobby room” that will be across our outdoor
kitchen too. Yep, a 25m2 outdoor kitchen with good cooking facility working
space and room to dine outside with a lot of friends and family. Looking into
the future we maybe also starting a wine tasting business for our wine producer
friend in Montecarlo along with pairing local food tradition.
Our "Hobby room" November 2014
Outdoor kitchen location November 2014
The “Casa di Amore” outdoor area of 1 ¼ acer will have a lot
of fruit trees, olive trees, vegetables, berries and grapes along with our herb
garden. Today the remains of the sunflowers need to be taken away. Drawings and
plans for the land needs to be done, but on this we have some time. No
expectation to grow anything for the next year unless our good friend who have
assisted us to keep the land around the house clean the last 4 months, Matteo,
start to do some farming on his own.
Soon ready for farming
What will be the progress over the next 3 months?
We will submit our suggestions to what and how we want the
interior, even we will do installation on a family get together summer of 2016.
Galileo will submit the drawings to the commune of Montecarlo for approval in
addition to get the prices for the different tasks needed. This indicates that
we are ready to get our nice surprise of total refurbishing cost. If they
are to live with we can sign contracts and start work early March. At
the same time we look forward to see the baby due that time Matteo and Claudia
is expecting.
