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Hi there! I am Riccardo, 41 years old, an architect and artist who lived in London for 8 years and now back in Italy in a small village surrounded by mountains and lakes. I live with Katie, My english girlfriend (photographer and filmmaker ) and our 5 year old son Julian and Lupa (border collie).
- Looking for help on furniture making in particular with the charring technique , the ancient art of preserving timber using fire.
- Looking for help to work on a land and on a refurbishment of a rural house, used as stable until 5 years ago.
- Looking for help in our Garden and building a treehouse for our son!
- Graphic design / website design - this is something we would like to update this year.
The land (2000sqm) is 5 min walk away from my village, Ornavasso, and it has been abandoned with no maintenances. I am cleaning it from wild plants and would like to plant new fruit trees and let wild flowers to grow.
There are also very old stone walls that need to be restored and an important fence around one side of the property.
The little house need the roof to be re-made, all the services (plumbing works mainly) and all the interiors (mainly timber work). I am in the process of designing the refurbishment. I want it to be an icon of my idea of architecture.
Any person interested in one of the above jobs will be welcomed. I am looking for motivated people with great skills, experience and friendly to work with.
Also looking for talented and creative people to join me on design and architectural projects.
Thank you!!
Riccardo
riccardomonte.com
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Mainly gardening and building. Use of timber and stone. Architecture and design.
Projects involving children
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Help
Looking for help to work on a mountain land and on a refurbishment of a rural house, used as stable until 5 years ago.
The mountain land (2000sqm) is 5 min walk away from my village, Ornavasso, and it has been abandoned with no maintenances. I am cleaning it from wild plants and would like to plant new fruit trees and let wild flowers to grow.
There are also very old stone walls that need to be restored and an important fence around one side of the property.
The little house need the roof to be re-made, all the services (plumbing works mainly) and all the interiors (mainly timber work). I am in the process of designing the refurbishment. I want it to be an icon of my idea of architecture.
Any person interested in one of the above jobs will be welcomed. I am looking for motivated people with great skills, experience and friendly to work with.
Also looking for talented and creative people to join me on design and architectural projects.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Italian: Fluent
Accommodation
Double bed with private bathroom in a 18th century house surrounded by mountains. Garden and artist's studio.
What else ...
I live in a small nice village full of life, bars and events but very quite at the same time. Very near to many lakes and the highest alps's peaks. Great for skiing in winter.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
Hi there! With my architectural works, would be great to find some happy to help remotely, perhaps with some drawings, research or presentations. We also would like to help with our website this year. Please write me for more info. Ciaoo Riccardo
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
Can possibly accept pets
This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
