Italy is a lot of fun but believe it or not we are working hard over here as well. Our project involves planning a restoration of Villa Mirabella in Gabbro, Italy, and also planning a new development of hotel/residences next to the restored Villa.
The Planning phase includes estimate packages for restoration and construction costs for the two projects. We are doing the estimate packages separate so when we present the proposal to the Commune of Gabbro, there will be a Villa restoration proposal and a new residence/hotel proposal. This allows the Commune to evaluate each project separately and choose whether they want to do strictly a restoration of the existing Villa, or if they want add the new development along with the restoration. This is really determined on the overall cost
of each project and the economic advantage each project might have on the Commune of Gabbro. The forecasted impact that the restoration and new development has on the Commune is what the Auburn MBA students are here to accomplish. The Commune is excited about the idea of a new hotel/residence, but their main priority is the restoration of the Villa shown above.
The Planning phase includes estimate packages for restoration and construction costs for the two projects. We are doing the estimate packages separate so when we present the proposal to the Commune of Gabbro, there will be a Villa restoration proposal and a new residence/hotel proposal. This allows the Commune to evaluate each project separately and choose whether they want to do strictly a restoration of the existing Villa, or if they want add the new development along with the restoration. This is really determined on the overall cost
of each project and the economic advantage each project might have on the Commune of Gabbro. The forecasted impact that the restoration and new development has on the Commune is what the Auburn MBA students are here to accomplish. The Commune is excited about the idea of a new hotel/residence, but their main priority is the restoration of the Villa shown above.As of right now we are wrapping up the restoration estimate which has been a challenge. Restoration is new to all of us so we are learning new things about restoration in Italy as we move forward. I actually think it is easier to plan a new construction project as opposed to planning a restoration. In planning the restoration, much detail is put into what needs to be demolished, structurally repaired, or even left alone. For example, on the ceiling 
of one of the rooms there is a painted fresco. We are not allowed to disturb this fresco while restoring the rest of the Villa. This is just one obstacle we must take into consideration when completing our estimate. Another obstacle is designing necessary temporary structures to hold up parts of the building that we must repair structurally.
of one of the rooms there is a painted fresco. We are not allowed to disturb this fresco while restoring the rest of the Villa. This is just one obstacle we must take into consideration when completing our estimate. Another obstacle is designing necessary temporary structures to hold up parts of the building that we must repair structurally. Starting Monday we will begin our plan for the new residence/hotel. Each of us will take our design given to us by assigned Architects from Auburn, and start quantity takeoff and pricing to put into our new development estimate package. My individual project includes modern towers with a glass skin.
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i wish that these restorations around history were done more often in the US; ie- Baseball Stadiums
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