From an initial set of drawings Coortalia created the final object in Giallo Dorato Limestone

Another detail of the 7' fireplace

The finished product

The Fireplace is the focal point of the "Great Room". Please note also the Wooden Beams

The same beams are used throughout the rest of the house. In this photo also note the old door at the entry to the bathroom.

Whereas the Great Room had wood planks between the beams, other rooms in the house use reclaimed ceiling tiles.

The ceiling tiles are reclaimed form old Italian houses in demolition.

An alternative design look is achieved with bricks instead of tiles. In this case the cellar is vaulted by reclaimed bricks

A detail of the reclaimed brick vault ceiling

Bricks are used elsewhere in the project - for these full columns for example

or these half columns

Garage doors framed by a brick surround

Bricks are also used as structural elements in this arch

and they contrast beautifully with the travertine stone surround

Stone surrounds with a decorative moulding

Similar moldings appear at the base of arches

Also waiting to be installed are parts to a second fireplace

The third fireplace in simple white honed travertine

The darker walnut travertine floor matches the fireplace and contrasts with the white travertine used for the raised hearth. Also on the flooring note the terracotta tile inserts.

The same terracotta inserts take center stage in other parts of the house while a beautiful "split face" travertine is used as treads for the staircase

Externally, instead, the split face travertine treads are supported by terracotta risers, again blending two typical Italian building materials

The outside flooring mixes square reclaimed terracotta tiles

and rectangular cut travertine tiles

Door and window sills

Door Sill

Window sill

Back inside we also worked on door surrounds

as well as the doors themselves, made of reclaimed wood.