213 | Farmhouse in the Roman grid

A farmhouse from 1900, located in the Roman grid of Mirano, has been recently renovated to meet the needs of a family with an agricultural business. The renovation project respects the landscape context and the architectural features of the building, enhancing traditional elements such as the brick facade, the sloped roof with tiles, the wooden trusses, and the iron tie rods.

During the historical analysis of the facade, the old entrance arch to the porch, which had previously been sealed off, was discovered, reopened, and enhanced with a high-quality glass installation. The characteristic ventilation holes in the attic, once used as a drying room, were also transformed into skylights that naturally illuminate the spacious living room.

One of the main challenges of the project was the seismic consolidation of the structures of the three-story exposed brick building. The foundations, wooden floors, and the roof with exposed trusses were consolidated with minimally invasive interventions, using innovative solutions and reclaimed materials. To preserve the historical aspect of the building, all insulation was done internally through a double wall, addressing thermal bridges at the critical points of the structure. The internal double wall also serves as a support for the windows, which feature a flush-mount solution on the inside and an all-glass effect on the outside.