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This couple renovated an abandoned stone house in Italy

Meet the architects who transformed a 100-year-old ruin into a sustainable home
A meeting of minds
Shopping for a home
Rescuing a ruin
Crumbling but charming
Getting started
Seven garden terraces
Moving inside
Dismantling the roof
Remains of a ruin
Structural issues
Rebuilding the roof
Salvaging materials
Sealing the roof
Old meets new
Eco materials
Starting on the floors
Creating rooms
Insulation, insulation, insulation
Custom windows
Getting airtight
Plastering problems
Dressing the stone
Let there be light!
Laying the floors
Creating a cosy living room
A welcoming living space
Perfect for entertaining
DIY kitchen
An eco-conscious cooking spot
Polished bathroom walls
Ready for a spa session
A reclaimed patio
Breathtaking backyard views
Olives and lavender
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Meet the architects who transformed a 100-year-old ruin into a sustainable home

Architect couple Maddalena Cerruti and Vincent Baisnée bought an ancient, falling-down stone house in the hills of Liguria, Italy and set about transforming it into a beautiful, sustainable home.

They renovated the building from scratch using natural and locally sourced materials to turn the rundown structure into a property that respects the environment and celebrates the building's history.

Click or scroll to step inside and discover the story behind their incredible natural renovation project...

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Jen Grimble

09 July 2025

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