Project meeting with Architect November 2014

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.