Architetti vicino a montelparo, le marche

08/12/2009 - 05:34

Ciao tutti!Puo qualcuno raccomandare un buon architetto chi lavora vicino di montelparo? Stiamo per comprare un rudere e abbiamo bisogno d'un architetto per progettare la nostra casa nuova!Maybe I'll stick to englsh, just like to keep some practice up during term breaks from the Italian course ...( Ah yes, first some exciting news from last week - we finally had an offer accepted on the ruin we have been trying to buy since mid-June or so! I know some people here are interested in figures, so we finally settled on 27% under the asking price. I can't help but feel that it's still overpriced, but it is in a glorious location with good access so I think we both have a good deal )We're busy instructing an Avvocato and sketching out lots of plans - so in the meantime, can anyone reccomend a good architect who works in the area around montelparo? We hope to complete the purchase of our ruin by the end of October or so and whilst we have lots of idea about how we would like the house, we would like to work with an architect to realise the project. We're looking for someone who can design an authentic looking farmhouse on the outside but with a modern twist or two on the inside whilst using traditional design cues and yada yada yada ... I'm sure it has all been said 1000's of times before LOL ;-)We're looking forward to the challenge and see it as a 5 year plan ... so anything quicker than that will be a bonus!Any suggestions ??Ciaobrancusi

Topic

Renovating

Location

Ascoli Piceno Province

Marche

Montelparo

Comment

Don't know any architects brancusi, and I'm assuming that if it is really a ruin you DO need more than just help from a geometra. So the point of my post is to say that your 5 year plan is definitely realistic. We restored in 3 - more or less- but it wasn't a ruin and we are still doing bits and pieces after 6 years...Although actually, knocking it down and starting again may make it a lot quicker. If you want a good geometra (non-English speaking), let me know. Mine was from Montefortino and v good - though maybe a bit far from you. Given your avatar - do you have any Romanian connections? Good luck

> I'm assuming that if it is really a ruin you DO need more than just help from a geometra Oh yes, it is a case of a new design and rebuild, there is almost nothing left although obviously we will have the constraints of the comune as to what we can and cannot do. > If you want a good geometra (non-English speaking), let me know. Mine was from Montefortino and> v good - though maybe a bit far from you. Could you drop me a PM with contact details? It's only about half an hour from where we are (if that) so could be a handy contact. > Given your avatar - do you have any Romanian connections? LOL ... more Irish than Romanian, but as it happens Brancusi is my favourite sculptor.Cheersbrancusi

I know a couple of young and dynamic Geometra's who share a studio with an architect based in Fermo, one of these guys is actually from the Montegiorgio area and knows how things work over there. If you would like to contact them PM me.

First of all your italian is brilliant, well done.I do not know any architects in that particular area, but if you are stuck you can check the list of architectural practises on the local Ordine degli Architetti website. Or jus ask around the village....you hav ethe advanatge of not needing an english speaking architect as your italian is fluent, so you will have plenty of choice. I would stick with your decision of lookinfg for an architect rather then a geometra, you do get an added value in ideas and layout proposals... Paola

brancusi, it would be very interesting also to hear other house renovators' personal experiences with their architects, local or not, that we could learn from. your italian is excellent indeed. bravo!

I am an architect so I designed and project managed all the renovations I have done so far ( here is one: http://latoca.co.uk/casa%20Metti.html - its now completed and the house has been handed over ) .I would suggest to sign the architects drawings once you approve them and retain a copy for your reference. Nowadays is much easire to keep track of whats happening on site even if you are far, as your Architect can email you pictures and send you pdfs of drawings for your approval. So maybe one of your requirements is that your Architect has to be able to communicate with you via email easily ( that might mean a younger architect, rather than an old school , hand drawing one).Also, shop around fr your materials like tiles, bathrooms, etc, you will find some good bargains.Good luck! paola

> you have the advantage of not needing an english speaking architect as your italian is fluentIf only it were so!!! I've been fortunate to have studied at the Italian Cultural Institute in London with a great teacher so after a year I would say that I'm starting to get the hang of it - a little!! I don't think I would be confident enough to engage a non-english speaking Architect as when I don't understand something I tend to nod my head and say "si si", when actually this might be completely the wrong response!!! Give me another year and I might feel more confident linguistically ... but at present I'm assuming a bilingual architect.Wish us luck!!Brancusi

Hi Brancusi,I don't know of an architect but I do know an excellent Italian mason in Monte Rinaldo, who also may know of an architect. If you send me an e-mail, I will give you our friend's contact information as he is their brother-in-law and lives down the street. He prefers to work with traditional materials such as stone and brick and we have seen several houses that he has built. If we were to build or restore a house, we would definitely use him. His prices might be a little more than some, but you will only have to have the work done once!.Lisa

good luck with your search then. The forum is of great help anyway, you can always get in touch if you need some help!

Brancusi - "when I don't understand something I tend to nod my head and say "si si", when actually this might be completely the wrong response!!! " Why do we all do that??? is it innately British? Do other countries say "Sorry, I don't understand" and therefore avoid the embarrassments that sometimes follow?

We Italians do not get offended if you say no when you mean no! So just go ahead!

hello I know a good architect near S.Vittoria if you need his number contact me.He has done a lot of renovations all around the area working with English-