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Jonathan Tuckey Design restores hillside farmhouse in northern Italy

By 2023-09-14T10:37:00

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Source: Francesca Lovene

Practice peels back previous additions to reveal building’s agrarian origins

Jonathan Tuckey Design has restored a 19th century farm in the Piemonte region of northern Italy.

According to the practice, the brief invited the design team to “rediscover the property’s agrarian soul and establish a connection to the beautiful surrounding landscape”. 

Jonathan Tuckey Design sought to undo changes made during a 1990’s renovation, with the intention of restoring the building’s “whimsical character”. 

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