The project involves the renovation and expansion of a villa and its adjacent "barchessa" (an open-sided outbuilding), situated in the heart of an enchanting garden surrounded by a dense wood of broad-leaved trees, hornbeams, and maples. It is precisely the presence of this open-air "green room" that dictated the initial design choices aimed at enhancing the connection with the outdoors. The residence’s small windows and the "barchessa"’s existing solid walls were replaced with expansive glass surfaces, allowing the garden to take the place of walls—sometimes entirely—in rooms such as the living area, kitchen, and reception hall.

A glass prism serves as the connecting link between the residence and the "barchessa", acting as the home's main entrance. The redesign of the "barchessa" preserved the existing structural system of wooden beams, which follow the roof's pitch and rest directly on the ground without vertical supports. The copper-clad roof cantilevers over the portico, supported by a system of wooden trusses.

Natural wood furnishings sit atop the grey micro-cement flooring, creating a uniform backdrop against which objects made of contrasting materials—such as the steel island—stand out. The living room features a large, full-height bookcase with oak shelves that spans two stories, emphasizing the verticality of the space and creating an ambient lighting effect.

The "barchessa" is clad in handmade bricks that are more elongated than traditional ones; these are arranged in varying textures to suit specific needs, creating interplay between light and shadow on the facades or contrasting solid and void spaces. Indeed, it can be seen that the material has been used for wall cladding and the garage door, as well as for sunscreens designed to enhance privacy in more intimate areas while still maintaining a view of the outdoors.