Abandoned 18th C stable becomes modern classic home

Asked to convert the stables of an 18th century villa into a home for a couple and their daughter, Paolo Gelso and Nicoletta Binello designed minimal modern inserts to preserve all the original features of the former manger: a stone trough, a doric column and vaulted ceilings. To preserve and level out the old floor, the architects added wooden platforms which also serve to craft rooms, like the entryway and bedroom. The kitchen is an all-in-one unit that also serves as the wall of the entry. The bedroom i